Rumble in the financial jungle: Will growth or cyclicals prevail in recovery grudge match of the year?

Deep Dive into US equities

The political tussle in the US might have seemingly ended, but the stage is set for a wrestle in the country's markets in 2021.

The opponents? Last year's undisputed market winners - such as growth-orientated technology stocks - against cyclicals, including financials and industrials, which will be spurred by inflation expectations under the Biden administration. Picking a side will present a challenge for investors. It is difficult to believe the trends accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic, and which powered technology stocks last year, will simply disappear overnight. IW Long Reads: Getting down to business - How will Biden's Presidency affect markets? But there is a legitimate concern their nitroglycerin...