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Deutsche Bank upgrades US and European tech sector, turns 'overweight' on software

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Posted on March 10, 2026

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March 10 (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank upgraded the U.S. and European technology sector to "neutral" from "underweight" on Tuesday and turned "overweight" on software, saying the months-long rout sparked

Deutsche Bank Upgrades US, European Tech Sectors and Turns Overweight on Software

Deutsche Bank's Strategic Shift in Technology and Software Sectors

Upgrade of U.S. and European Technology Sectors

March 10 (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank upgraded the U.S. and European technology sector to "neutral" from "underweight" on Tuesday and turned "overweight" on software, saying the months-long rout sparked by fears of AI-driven disruption has likely run its course.

Background: Recent Selloff and Market Concerns

The shift comes after a sharp global software selloff over the past six months that left valuations at historically thin premiums and fueled concerns the industry would struggle to outgrow the broader market.

Resilience in Earnings and AI Impact Outlook

Evidence now points the other way, Deutsche Bank said, with earnings proving resilient and no major company expecting a negative revenue impact from AI in 2026.

Opportunities in Germany's Cyclical Sectors

The brokerage also highlighted opportunities in Germany's cyclical sectors including industrials and construction materials, which have slid in recent days despite what it sees as intact support from Berlin's fiscal push.

(Reporting by Rashika Singh in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)

Key Takeaways

  • Software valuations have hit historic lows, with forward P/Es collapsing amid AI disruption fears, creating potential entry points for resilient firms with durable advantages (ubs.com)
  • The selloff has disproportionately punished software while investors rotate into sectors like industrials and construction materials, especially in Germany, supported by Berlin’s massive infrastructure and fiscal stimulus plan (uk.finance.yahoo.com)
  • Deutsche Bank sees AI fears as overblown for software—with no major firms expecting negative AI impact in 2026—and views recent weakness as overdone, while highlighting valuation-supported upside ahead (fxstreet.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Deutsche Bank upgrade the US and European tech sectors?
Deutsche Bank upgraded the US and European tech sectors due to resilient earnings and evidence that AI-driven disruption fears have likely run their course.
What is Deutsche Bank's view on the software sector?
Deutsche Bank turned overweight on software, citing that no major company expects a negative AI revenue impact in 2026 and valuations are now attractive.
How have technology sector valuations changed recently?
Technology sector valuations have fallen to historically thin premiums after a global software selloff over the past six months.
What other sectors does Deutsche Bank see opportunities in?
Deutsche Bank highlights opportunities in Germany's cyclical sectors such as industrials and construction materials, supported by Berlin's fiscal policies.

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