There is no guarantee that past trends will continue, or forecasts will be realised.
Market GPS
Investment Outlooks
mid-year 2026
At the mid-point of 2026, investors are navigating shifting inflation expectations, geopolitical conflict, and the expanding influence of artificial intelligence (AI). Our investment outlook provides expert insights on asset class opportunities and practical portfolio positioning strategies to help investors plan for the route ahead.
The second half of 2026 presents compelling opportunities as markets broaden – but only if approached in the right way.”
Richard Bernstein
Global Head of Macro & Customized Investing
What the outlook covers:
- Inflation, rates, and central bank expectations
- Equity, fixed income, and multi-asset opportunities
- AI, innovation, and structural growth themes
- Securitized credit and multi-sector fixed income investing
- Portfolio positioning for the second half of 2026
Asset class outlooks
Multi-Asset outlook
Boring is still beautiful
Richard Bernstein explains why it may prove prudent not to follow the risk-taking herd.
Equities outlook
Balancing AI's promise and near-term macro risk
Marc Pinto and Lucas Klein explore opportunities for repositioning within high-profile and underappreciated themes.
Fixed income outlook
Putting things into perspective
Alex Veroude looks objectively at market moves to help investors better balance risks and opportunities.
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There is no guarantee that past trends will continue, or forecasts will be realised.