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Mid-year 2026 Global Market Outlook

The economy's pressure test

Over the past six months, markets have been pressure tested by geopolitical tensions, policy uncertainty, and shifting growth expectations. Yet the global economy has held up well. Strong corporate earnings, improving manufacturing activity, healthy labour markets, and early signs of AI-driven productivity support our constructive view on growth. In our Mid-year 2026 Global Market Outlook, we examine the forces driving resilience and the key risks that may shape the second half of the year.

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Eye on private credit

Understanding the basics and beyond

With a robust supply of asset-based investments, the private credit market has grown to over $5T dollars and is anticipated to be worth nearly $8T by 2027, driven by structural shifts in the lending environment.

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The Right OCIO Can Cure Insomnia in Restless Markets

Even in normal times, managing an investment program is a challenging job. But when you add on tariffs and trade wars, it's bound to lead to some sleepless nights. Learn how an OCIO firm can provide relief.

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