Authored by DWS’s CIO office, this quarterly edition sets out a cross-asset framework for navigating volatile markets while positioning for a still-supportive macro backdrop.
Despite sharp AI-driven rotations and policy uncertainty, the base case remains a Goldilocks scenario of steady growth, easing inflation, and accommodative monetary policy.
Equities retain upside support from AI investment and fiscal stimulus, though elevated valuations demand selectivity and regional diversification.
Bonds regain relevance through carry, while gold stands out as a hedge against fiscal deficits and de-globalisation.
How durable is rational exuberance as policy, valuations, and geopolitics converge into 2026?