Weekly Global

Global markets are navigating a tech-led sell-off and uncertainty over central bank rate hikes. Despite these headwinds, the CIO maintains confidence in long-term AI fundamentals and growth.

Key Takeaways

• 1.Recent equity market sell-offs, driven by tech and AI valuation concerns, are expected to be temporary.
• 2.The ECB is expected to raise rates, prompting markets to reassess the potential for a sustained series of global rate hikes.
• 3.Geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran continue to threaten oil supply chains and contribute to market volatility.

Table of Contents

• What to watch in the week ahead
• Will markets recover after Friday's tech-led sell-off?
• Iran latest developments and geopolitics
• The outlook on central banks
• Tech and what comes next
• Will the ECB kick off a broader round of energy price inspired rate hikes?
• Can a US-Iran deal allay worries over dwindling oil inventories?
• Chart of the week
• Non-traditional Assets
• Global asset class preferences definitions
• Appendix