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2026 INVESTMENT OUTLOOK

2026 Global Outlook: Pushing limits

The global economy and financial markets are being shaped by mega forces, especially AI. We think it’s hard to avoid making a big call on their direction — so exposure to broad indexes is not a neutral stance. We remain pro-risk, seeing the AI theme staying concentrated for now and active investing as key.

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Larry Fink on economic growth and prosperity

In his 2025 Chairman’s Letter to Investors, Larry Fink shares how our thinking on retirement can be reshaped and how expanding access to capital markets can help build a more prosperous future for more people.
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