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2026 Outlook: Innovation Drives Opportunities

Core Content

This document outlines the BNY Wealth's 2026 Outlook, emphasizing the role of innovation in driving investment opportunities. It covers global economic trends, bond market dynamics, equity performance, AI megatrends, and digital assets, while also identifying key risks and investment strategies.

Main Points

1. Global Growth Remains Resilient

• U.S. Economic Leadership: The U.S. economy is expected to maintain its leadership, driven by productivity gains, a resilient consumer base, and pro-growth fiscal policies.
• Economic Growth Forecast: U.S. growth is projected at 1.7-2.3% in 2026, outperforming other developed countries.
• Labor Market Dynamics: Job growth has slowed, with a three-month average of 62,000. AI adoption is expected to increase productivity.
• Consumer Strength: Consumer spending remains robust, especially among high-income groups. The OBBBA tax provisions are anticipated to provide relief and support continued spending.
• Inflation Trends: Inflation is expected to remain range-bound at 2.6-3.3% in 2026. Shelter inflation is decreasing, but core goods inflation may rise due to tariffs.

2. Bonds Reassert Their Value

• Attractive Yields: Bond yields remain attractive, with taxable yields ranging from 4-7.8% and municipal bonds yielding near 5.5%.
• Total Returns: Bonds can provide stability, income, and diversification through interest payments and price appreciation.
• Active Strategy: Investors should take an active approach, assessing credit quality, harvesting losses, and exploiting market dislocations.
• Diversification Opportunities: High-quality, intermediate-to-long-term municipal bonds, high yield bonds, and emerging market debt are recommended for diversification.

3. Broadening Earnings Power Equities

• Earnings Growth: S&P 500 earnings are expected to grow 10-15% in 2026, with an end-of-year target of 7,200-7,600.
• Sector Focus: Information Technology, Industrials, and Financials are highlighted as key sectors with potential for earnings growth.
• AI Impact: AI is expected to drive productivity and profitability, leading to 25% earnings growth in the tech sector and 20% in industrials.
• U.S. Advantage: The U.S. has a more favorable regulatory environment and deeper capital markets, giving it an edge in equity performance.

4. AI Megatrends Attract Attention

• Rapid Adoption: AI is rapidly transforming industries, from energy and infrastructure to manufacturing and retail.
• Monetization Potential: OpenAI's projected revenue of $100 billion by 2028 highlights the monetization potential of AI.
• Private Market Exposure: Venture capital and private equity are key avenues to invest in AI, with BNY Wealth having a long-standing presence in the AI value chain.
• Infrastructure and Energy Needs: AI growth is driving demand for data centers, semiconductors, and energy infrastructure. Private capital is increasingly flowing into these areas.

5. Digital Assets Gain Traction

• Regulatory Clarity: Increasing regulatory clarity is supporting the growth of digital assets.
• Tokenization: BNY Wealth is involved in tokenization, enabling broader access to fractional ownership of assets.
• Investment Opportunities: Digital assets can provide diversification and potential returns, especially as the Fed continues to cut interest rates.

Key Risks

• Inflation: Persistent inflation could affect bond yields and economic growth.
• Interest Rate Volatility: Fluctuations in interest rates may impact bond performance.
• Geopolitical Uncertainty: Ongoing trade tensions and policy changes could introduce volatility.
• AI Disruption: The rapid pace of AI innovation may create both opportunities and challenges, requiring careful evaluation.

Investment Takeaways

• U.S. Large Cap Equities: Prioritize U.S. large cap equities, especially in Information Technology, Industrials, and Financials.
• Active Bond Strategy: Be active in bonds to navigate interest rate volatility and uncover opportunities across fixed income sectors.
• AI Exposure: Leverage private markets, including venture capital and infrastructure, to capitalize on AI-driven growth.
• Digital Assets: Explore select exposure to digital assets through private equity and venture capital.

Conclusion

The 2026 outlook is generally optimistic, driven by innovation, supportive policies, and a resilient global economy. While risks such as inflation and geopolitical tensions remain, the combination of AI adoption, improved productivity, and favorable monetary policy positions the market for continued growth and diversification opportunities.