The future is here … and gathering speed. We share key insights from our Global Insight 2026 Outlook, highlighting the forces likely to shape financial markets as well as potential investment opportunities for the year ahead and beyond.

Another rate cut from the Federal Reserve this week has taken U.S. interest rates into a new era where we think every rate cut not only means that policy gets easier, but risks becoming too easy, all while the decisions only get harder.

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The rally in 2025 and throughout the longer bull market cycle has been uneven, with the largest of large-cap stocks dominating. Key charts illustrate this phenomenon, and we discuss how to factor this into portfolio strategies.

The two largest Asian equity markets have the potential to rally further. Within corporate bonds, quality credits should prevail.

European stocks look set to benefit from reflation, but heavier bond supply and tighter investor demand are likely to push yields higher.

Weakening labour markets could spur further Bank of England rate cuts and Gilt strength, even as the UK’s undervalued equity market offers opportunities.

Stock and bond market returns face high hurdles in 2026, but we think the former should be given the benefit of the doubt.

We recommend focusing on stocks with quality characteristics and would add more duration to government bond exposure.