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May 21, 2026

What's Top of Mind in Macro Research

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Goldman Sachs reports on a multi-decade high bond selloff and an AI-driven momentum rally, while forecasting a deceleration in global GDP growth for the second half of 2026.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.A sharp global bond selloff is pushing yields to multi-decade highs, and a reversal is unlikely without a clear macro shift or improvement in energy supply chains.
  • 2.The Momentum rally in equities is currently driven by the AI trade and surging near-term earnings, distinguishing it from bubble-like rallies of 1999 and 2021.
  • 3.Global growth in major economies is expected to soften in H2 2026 due to fading fiscal boosts, high energy prices, and slowing wage growth.

Table of Contents

  • A sharp global bond selloff
  • A significant Momentum rally
  • Likely softer growth ahead
  • What else is on our radar?
  • Relevant research
  • Macro at a glance
  • More from TOP of MIND
  • Disclosure Appendix

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Authors

Jenny GrimbergAllison NathanAshley Rhodes

Securities

NVDASPXUS TreasuriesGSMEFMOM

Themes

Global Reflation and Yield SurgeAI Trade DominanceH2 2026 Growth DecelerationRetail Trader Influence

Regions

North AmericaEuropeAsia PacificUnited StatesChinaGermany