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2026 Midyear Investment Outlook – China Equities
  • 29 May 2026

Discover the 2026 midyear outlook for China equities, as AI innovation, policy support, earnings recovery, and liquidity shape market opportunities.

2026 Midyear Investment Outlook - Asia Equities
  • 29 May 2026

Explore the 2026 midyear outlook for Asia equities, from AI-driven growth and chip momentum to North Asia leadership and geopolitical risks.

Real yields, flows, and geopolitics: What’s driving gold now
  • 29 May 2026

Short-term gold forecasts have been revised downward, reflecting the repricing of Federal Reserve expectations and the rise in short- and long-term interest rates observed in recent weeks.

The week in markets: Temperatures are rising, and so are markets
  • 29 May 2026

In a strong week for markets, with record equity highs and falling bond yields, driven by lower oil prices and improving inflation signals, optimism is building but it's still not secure.

Lessons from the markets and the sea: Don’t get caught in the undertow
  • 29 May 2026

Sea voyages teach us that calm waters are the exception, not the rule. The forecast may appear reassuring, but conditions change quickly. The mistake is...

The return of the LBO in a selective market
  • 29 May 2026

Persistent macroeconomic volatility, geopolitical tensions and AI-driven disruption have all shaped the start of 2026. It has also marked the return of the leveraged buyout (LBO).

Market Flash: Hormuz calms down and AI runs riot
  • 29 May 2026

•    Diplomatic progress between the US and Iran has eased geopolitical concerns, pushing oil prices back below $100 a barrel and propelling the S&P 500 to a record high. •    US GDP figures for th...

Trying Tango
  • 29 May 2026

The tango's tempo is rising. Can the global economy keep its rhythm? Carl Tannenbaum explains.

Supply Shocks and AI-Related Demand Blur Inflation Signals for the Fed
  • 29 May 2026

Macro Signposts highlights takeaways from the data analysis conducted by our team of economists and other experts.