Geopolitical events and oil prices have upended global bond markets and central bank policy expectations this year, but we see it as just the latest tree in a forest of reasons that has steadily driven bond yields higher.

Equity markets need the Strait of Hormuz reopened and the AI wave to play out as advertised. Both are plausible, neither guaranteed.

Some investment opportunities are built on structural forces powerful enough to transcend the noise of today’s investment environment. We see these unstoppable megatrends as defining forces for the coming decades.

The country has seen a new driver of exports, and it has not been affected by the Middle East conflict to the extent of many others. This article assesses China’s current economic performance and the equity market outlook for the remainder of 2026.

Emerging market (EM) equities have carried their momentum from 2025 into 2026, underpinned by tentative signs of a turning point in profitability, supportive macro themes, reasonable valuations, and broadening investor participation.

While the U.S. economy shows surprising resilience, persistent inflation and a growing energy shock threaten to widen the gap across sectors.

AI has been all the rage, but quantum computing may be tech’s next big thing. While the timing of its commercial viability is uncertain, many governments see it as a cornerstone of long-term economic competitiveness and national security.

The U.S. stock market has challenges coming from all sides yet continues to rally. At first glance the market may seem disconnected from reality. However, corporate earnings have been the great stabilizer.

Until quite recently, the AI boom had been viewed in an almost entirely positive light. But for all of the promise, fears are now growing that AI could also disrupt sectors, hurt workers, and pose a risk to the economy.