Key Equity Trends Across the GCC

Overall, we expect real GDP growth to speed up from an average rate of 1.1% development over the fourth and very first quarters to approximately 3.0% development in the 2nd and third quarters and then decrease to about 1.5% growth in late 2026. More powerful growth could be extended into the fourth quarter if the federal government passes further financial stimulus before the mid-term elections.

With the start of 2026, financiers are once again turning their focus to positioning portfolios for the year ahead. Expecting which possession classes might provide the most attractive returns over the coming twelve months, and determining the dominant themes likely to affect markets, is more crucial than ever. The international financial background has shifted significantly compared to this time in 2015, prompting renewed concerns about where opportunities and dangers will depend on 2026, in addition to which possessions are likely to exceed or underperform.

: US growth deals with difficulties due to stress in its institutional framework and demanding appraisals. The divergence in between financial policies and inflation emphasizes the need for adequate.In this context, will maintain their importance, although they will require a. present interesting opportunities to diversify equity portfolios, with attractive valuations.: favored by more versatile central banks and a weaker dollar, they can benefit,.: continue to combine as a crucial part of portfolios, with acting as long-lasting worth motorists and levers for structural improvements such as decarbonization and digitization.

Neutral on American equity. The must offer brand-new entry points in the 2nd half of 2026.: opportunities in the growing Asian technological community. Japan can likewise benefit from corporate reform and the weakening of the Yen.: appealing yields in hard cash debt. In regional currency debt, we prefer Central and Eastern Europe, selective areas of Latin America (Colombia, Brazil) and Asia (India, Philippines, and Korea) for bring and valuation.: significant opportunities that prefer worth designs, in addition to momentum in Latin America and Eastern Europe, and selectively in Asia, in sectors connected to digital properties.

Stable rates, more flexible financial policies and greater market chances specify the course for 2026. Stabilization of the global economy, an enhancement in business profits and a boost in chances in equity and set earnings. Set income: top quality as an income source and portfolio stability.: the return of market breadth.

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The is being limited, at a time when inflation in the EU is close to the ECB's target and is harder to manage in the US, around 3%., in a market situation that discounts that the ECB will delay the lowering of intervention rates., with attractive spreads, as the best way to take advantage of existing levels, and sees potential for revaluation in.: its evolution will be conditioned by the rebound of the expected revenues for 2026, especially in US tech business, fiscal stimuli in Europe and the normalization of global trade.

: will continue to sustain financier optimism and open opportunities in emerging stock markets, technology consumer and health midcaps, and in facilities and energy transition in private markets.: the "Magnificent Seven" can still support the marketplace due to their revenue power and stable bet on AI, however leadership begins to reveal more dispersion amongst large tech companies.: expected capex rebound due to reindustrialization and fiscal margin, with prospective to continue standing out in defense, energy and finance and to add lagging sectors for a broader rally.: macro tailwind and really low-cost appraisal compared to the US (40% discount rate) point to possible outperformance in 2026.: the divergence between central banks creates opportunities, but be.: there is space to create appealing income by making the most of carry in (CLO AAA and BBB tranches with relative worth) and in, as prominent sources of repeating profitability.: take advantage of more reasonable costs and bigger rounds and remains appealing for profitability and low default despite stable spreads.

Maintain a, without economic downturn in the main scenario for 2026. It is anticipated that, consisting of hedge funds, personal credit and genuine properties, will play a in investors' portfolios., China increasing its impact in various regions and Europe (especially Germany) trying to become appropriate again.: the chance to utilize NextGen funds stays pertinent to increase quality development.

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Analysing the 2026 Middle East Economic Outlook

The will continue with its "risk management" method and will use more rate cuts in 2026. Powell's follower may be more inclined to lower rates.: the steepening of the curve is most likely to continue. We keep our preference for.: high appraisals recommend caution. The has actually stuck out however we do rule out it suitable to improve our recommendation on it.