Global equities
GIC’s chief investment officer warns of AI bubble risk
If it fails to meet the high expectations priced in by the market, it could result in a sudden loss of value
GIC posts 3.8% 20-year annualised real rate of return; expects returns ahead will be more volatile
GIC’s group CIO says it is ‘harder to prepare for’ the intensifying forces driving uncertainty in the world today
Trump is sowing confusion in the markets
While the behaviour of bonds suggests a downturn, American stocks are at record highs
Citigroup sets mid-2026 target of 1,150 for MSCI’s global equity index
The brokerage’s expected year-end EPS growth of above 11% for the ACWI falls below consensus estimates
AI, power, and longevity to drive next decade of transformational innovation: UBS
The next US$10 trillion companies will likely arise from these opportunities, says executive
Learning how to cope with losing is an integral part of an investor’s journey
This is important since losses will be hard to avoid with the rise in financial market volatility
Apac family offices favour developed market equities, bonds: UBS report
It also notes that succession planning is a big topic for many of them
Trump’s trade deals may support the S&P 500, offering nervous investors an opportunity to sell
The president’s tariffs could put the Fed’s dual-mandate goals of maximum employment and stable prices in conflict with each other
Strategists ditch optimism for European stocks on trade war risk
A month after chasing the market with multiple upgrades for European stocks, strategists are back to cutting their targets, spooked by volatility and trade tensions.
Don’t rush to take advantage of the big sell-off
Trump’s tariffs will almost certainly weigh on economic activity and corporate earnings; they also seem to be weakening the US dollar
