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May 19, 2026

Charts That Caught My Eye

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Morgan Stanley remains constructive on global growth, favoring US equities and identifying an accelerating AI-driven capex cycle as a key structural tailwind.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Global growth remains constructive but tempered by high energy prices and the Strait of Hormuz closure.
  • 2.The US is the preferred region for equities, supported by resilient demand and accelerating AI-driven capex.
  • 3.China's GDP forecast is slightly upgraded due to AI and energy capex, though domestic consumption remains a lag.

Table of Contents

  • Global Economics
  • Global Cross-Asset Strategy
  • China Economics
  • Europe Equity Strategy
  • Digital Assets and Wholesale Banking
  • Tech Diffusion – AI and Economic Transition
  • US Hyperscalers

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Authors

Katy L. Huberty, CFA

Securities

GOOGLAMZNMSFTMETAMSCI Europe

Themes

AI-Driven Capex Super-cycleProductivity through AI DiffusionGeopolitical Impact on Energy and Trade

Regions

North AmericaEuropeAsia PacificUnited StatesChinaJapan