NatWest Group
Markets Have Stabilised, But the Global Economy Remains on Fragile Footing
NatWest argues that while the immediate energy shock from the Middle East conflict is fading, the global economy remains vulnerable as slowing growth, persistent inflation and structural supply-side challenges continue to weigh on activity.
Fla...
2026-07-01
2026-07-01
Northern Trust
Midyear Themes: Geopolitics Has Replaced Monetary Policy as the World's Biggest Economic Driver
Northern Trust argues that 2026 has become a year defined by geopolitical shocks, forcing central banks, governments and investors to rethink assumptions about inflation, trade and globalisation.
The report estimates the war in Iran has imposed...
2026-07-01
Nuveen
The AI Trade Is Becoming Too Concentrated—and Investors Should Look Beyond the Obvious Winners
Nuveen argues that artificial intelligence remains the dominant force in global financial markets, but the next phase of the AI cycle will reward selectivity rather than indiscriminate exposure to technology stocks.
The firm warns that an incre...
2026-06-29
DWS
AI Euphoria Continues to Outweigh Geopolitical Risks, According to DWS
DWS argues that artificial intelligence remains the dominant force driving financial markets, with AI investment and earnings growth continuing to overshadow concerns over inflation, higher energy prices and geopolitical tensions.
The firm expe...
2026-06-29
Blue Bay Asset Management
The Philippines May Be One of Emerging Markets' Most Overlooked Long-Term Opportunities
RBC BlueBay argues that despite political uncertainty, higher energy prices and one of the world's weakest-performing stock markets, the Philippines retains powerful long-term structural advantages thanks to its exceptionally young population and...
2026-06-29
Amundi Asset Managers
Warsh's First Federal Reserve Meeting Marks the Beginning of a New Policy Era
Amundi argues that Kevin Warsh's first meeting as Federal Reserve Chair signals a meaningful shift in U.S. monetary policy, with a renewed emphasis on restoring inflation credibility while modernising how the central bank operates.
The Fede...
2026-06-26
Morgan Stanley
Asia’s Energy Security Push Could Trigger a $9 Trillion Investment Cycle
Morgan Stanley argues that Asia is entering one of the largest energy investment booms in modern history as governments and companies seek to reduce dependence on imported energy, strengthen supply chains and meet rapidly growing electricity demand....
2026-06-26
Schroders
As Geopolitics Fades, Bond Markets Are Refocusing on Inflation and the Fed
Schroders argues that the bond market’s attention is shifting away from the Middle East and back toward the more durable drivers of yields: labour markets, inflation and central-bank policy.
The firm believes stronger U.S. economic data h...
2026-06-26
BlackRock/iShares
Energy Bottlenecks Are Becoming One of the Market’s Defining Investment Themes
BlackRock argues that recent disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz highlight a broader reality: economic growth, electrification and artificial intelligence are increasingly constrained by energy infrastructure and supply bottlenecks.
The fir...
2026-06-26
ING Bank
AI Is Reshaping America Through Power Grids, Data Centres and New Boomtowns
ING argues that the AI boom is no longer just a technology story. It is becoming a major force reshaping energy systems, infrastructure networks and regional economic development across the United States.
Power availability has become a primary...
