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June 18, 2026

Global Equities

Market ReportEquitiesConsumer DiscretionaryFinancials

Global equities remain attractive, driven by resilient macroeconomic fundamentals and robust earnings growth forecasts of 20% for 2026. While technology sectors have led performance, the report anticipates a broader contribution across other sectors and regions.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Equities reached all-time highs, driven by resilient consumption, robust capital access, and manufacturing recovery.
  • 2.Anticipated 20% EPS growth for the MSCI AC World Index in 2026 with performance expected to broaden beyond technology.
  • 3.Recommended strategy is to maintain well-diversified exposure across regions and sectors, with a selective approach in AI.

Table of Contents

  • CIO View: Global equities
  • Global asset class preferences definitions
  • Appendix

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Authors

Fabian DeriazUlrike Hoffmann-Burchardi

Securities

MSCI All Country World Index

Themes

Artificial IntelligenceGeopolitical StabilityMultifactor Quantitative Investing

Regions

GlobalEuropeAsia PacificUnited StatesJapanSwitzerland