Fiscal Growth and Investment in the 2026 GCC

In general, we expect genuine GDP development to speed up from a typical pace of 1.1% development over the fourth and very first quarters to roughly 3.0% development in the second and third quarters and after that slow down to about 1.5% development in late 2026. Stronger development might be extended into the fourth quarter if the federal government passes even more fiscal stimulus before the mid-term elections.

With the start of 2026, financiers are once again turning their focus to positioning portfolios for the year ahead. Expecting which possession classes might offer the most attractive returns over the coming twelve months, and identifying the dominant styles likely to influence markets, is more vital than ever. The worldwide financial backdrop has shifted considerably compared to this time last year, prompting restored concerns about where chances and risks will depend on 2026, along with which properties are likely to surpass or underperform.

: US growth faces difficulties due to tensions in its institutional structure and requiring appraisals. The divergence between financial policies and inflation accentuates the need for adequate.In this context, will preserve their importance, although they will require a. present interesting chances to diversify equity portfolios, with attractive valuations.: favored by more flexible reserve banks and a weaker dollar, they can benefit,.: continue to consolidate as an essential part of portfolios, with acting as long-lasting worth drivers and levers for structural improvements such as decarbonization and digitization.

Neutral on American equity. The must provide brand-new entry points in the second half of 2026.: opportunities in the growing Asian technological community. Japan can also benefit from business reform and the weakening of the Yen.: appealing yields in tough currency debt. In local currency debt, we favor Central and Eastern Europe, selective regions of Latin America (Colombia, Brazil) and Asia (India, Philippines, and Korea) for bring and valuation.: notable chances that favor worth designs, in addition to momentum in Latin America and Eastern Europe, and selectively in Asia, in sectors connected to digital possessions.

Stable rates, more flexible monetary policies and higher market chances define the path for 2026. Stabilization of the global economy, an enhancement in business profits and an increase in opportunities in equity and fixed income. Fixed income: top quality as an income and portfolio stability.: the return of market breadth.

Will International Capital Flows Change in 2026?

The is being limited, at a time when inflation in the EU is close to the ECB's target and is harder to control in the US, around 3%., in a market scenario that marks down that the ECB will postpone the lowering of intervention rates., with attractive spreads, as the very best method to make the most of current levels, and sees possible for revaluation in.: its development will be conditioned by the rebound of the expected profits for 2026, particularly in United States tech business, financial stimuli in Europe and the normalization of international trade.

: will continue to fuel investor optimism and open chances in emerging stock markets, technology consumer and health midcaps, and in facilities and energy transition in private markets.: the "Spectacular Seven" can still support the market due to their earnings power and steady bet on AI, but management begins to reveal more dispersion among big tech companies.: expected capex rebound due to reindustrialization and financial margin, with potential to continue sticking out in defense, energy and financing and to include delayed sectors for a wider rally.: macro tailwind and extremely cheap valuation compared to the US (40% discount) indicate possible outperformance in 2026.: the divergence in between central banks creates chances, but be.: there is room to produce appealing income by taking benefit of carry in (CLO AAA and BBB tranches with relative value) and in, as popular sources of recurring profitability.: advantage from more reasonable costs and larger rounds and remains attractive for profitability and low default in spite of stable spreads.

Preserve a, without economic downturn in the central scenario for 2026. It is anticipated that, including hedge funds, private credit and real possessions, will play a in investors' portfolios., China increasing its influence in different regions and Europe (particularly Germany) trying to become pertinent again.: the opportunity to use NextGen funds remains appropriate to increase quality development.

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Analysing the 2026 Middle East Economic Projection

The will continue with its "threat management" approach and will use more rate cuts in 2026. Powell's successor may be more inclined to lower rates.: the steepening of the curve is most likely to continue. We preserve our preference for.: high evaluations recommend caution. The has stood out however we do rule out it proper to enhance our recommendation on it.