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Multi-Asset Solutions 2026 Outlook & Positioning

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Summary

The past year was a surprisingly strong year for the economy and markets. Our outlook for 2026 suggests continued resilience with potential opportunities for investors:

  • US economic momentum to continue
  • Monetary and fiscal policy will remain accommodative
  • Anticipating broader equity markets

 

Positioning – Selectively Constructive

We anticipate that 2026 will be yet another favorable year for asset owners as the US equity market continues to broaden out and fixed income assets maintain the fundamentals to provide solid absolute returns.

Economic momentum coming into 2026 is strong, and the combination of an accommodative Federal Reserve and stimulative fiscal policy provides a strong base for the economy and markets for the year ahead. This is not to say that it will be smooth sailing, quite the contrary. We fully anticipate pockets of volatility in 2026, but will likely view these as opportunities for long-term investors.

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