The global investment outlook remains relatively constructive, but the path ahead depends increasingly on energy markets, inflation and the sustainability of AI investment.
- A prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure could keep inflation elevated, forcing central banks to choose between supporting growth and containing price pressures.
- AI data-centre investment remains a key growth driver, but weaker-than-expected returns or energy constraints could trigger a pullback in spending and pressure large technology stocks.
- If energy disruptions ease and inflation falls, equities and bonds could rise together, with Europe, Japan, emerging markets and cyclical companies potentially benefiting.
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