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July 1, 2026

Global Performance Monitor

Monthly UpdateEquitiesCommunication ServicesFinancials

Global equities slipped 0.9% in June as concerns over higher interest rates and AI valuations offset strong underlying earnings revisions. Sector leadership shifted toward Banks, Semiconductors, and Health Care.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Global equities moderated in June (-0.9%) following an April-May surge, driven by interest rate concerns and AI-themed nervousness.
  • 2.Best global sector performers in June were Banks, Semiconductors, and Health Care; Software and Telecom lagged.
  • 3.Precision Medicine and AI Compute themes outperformed, while Space and Energy Storage themes underperformed during June.

Table of Contents

  • Contribution to Performance
  • Regional and Country Performance
  • Global Sector Performance
  • Themes Performance
  • Seasonality
  • Performance calculation methodology
  • Global Quant Strategy Publications

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Authors

Nigel TupperAmar VashiSumuhan Shanmugalingam

Securities

MSCI AC World IndexAMATMSFT

Themes

AI ComputePrecision MedicineSpace

Regions

GlobalEuropeAsia PacificUnited StatesJapanChina