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Investment outlook – Handling the shifting investment landscape


What to expect for the world economy in 2026? How will the US Federal Reserve respond to a softer labour market amid sticky inflation, while easing inflation allows the ECB to apply further interest rate cuts? What would this mean for bond returns? Can stocks continue to power ahead, even as AI spreads more broadly?

Watch our video on the shifting investment landscape with:

  • Mark Allan - US
  • Mario Pietrunti - Europe
  • Chris Iggo - Fixed Income
  • Daniel Morris - Equities

Also read our full-length written investment outlook for 2026

The shifting investment landscape

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