Despite tariff pressures, softer labour markets and renewed geopolitical tensions around the world, the global economy showed surprising resilience in 2025. What could 2026 have in store?

In our 2026 Market Outlook report, we forecast for uneven but resilient markets, with artificial intelligence technologies, easing inflation, trade tensions, diverging monetary policies and structural challenges expected to impact global growth and market volatility.

The report offers timely insights into evolving market dynamics, drawing on diverse perspectives and asset class expertise from 13 sub-advisors across our fund shelves.

Read the report today to learn why diversification and a long-term focus may be key to capturing gains and managing risk in this fractured but resilient global economy.

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