Goldman Sachs
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
