Standard Chartered – Outlook 2026, Dec 2025
Summary
This report provides an investment outlook and strategy for the year 2026, focusing on asset allocation amid economic and market conditions.
Risky assets are expected to outperform driven by an AI boom, easing fiscal and monetary policies, and reduced trade tensions. Key investment themes include strong AI-driven earnings growth in equities, preference for Emerging Market bonds over Developed Market bonds, and diversification benefits from gold and alternative strategies. Risks involve AI disappointment, credit events, and policy shifts from major central banks. The USD is likely to weaken further, with India upgraded to overweight alongside China.
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