Investment Trends in Focus: Rebalancing Portfolios in an Unbalanced World
In this edition of their quarterly conversations, Ashley Lester, chief research and development officer, and Axel Kilian, chief client officer, examine a pivotal moment for global markets — as investors enter 2026 amid institutional uncertainty and rapid technological change.
Drawing on MSCI’s research, they explore shifting geopolitics, AI investment at unprecedented scale, growing market concentration, infrastructure and energy constraints, and the evolving role of private credit. Through a market and client lens, they discuss how these forces interact and what signals matter most for investors.
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Perspectives Podcast
From equities and fixed income, sustainability and climate change to private assets, such as commercial real estate, join us as we explore the issues global investors are talking about and uncover insights from industry experts that help keep it all in perspective.
Investment Trends in Focus: Key Themes for 2026
Markets are moving faster than ever. Explore the research revealing and analyzing the key forces that will shape markets in 2026 — and what these forces could mean for investors.
Macro Scenarios in Focus: Central-Bank Credibility and Portfolio Risk
Weakening Federal Reserve credibility could fuel stagflation. We model three macroeconomic scenarios and their impact on a multi-asset-class portfolio.
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