Global Investment Outlook 2026

Recognising growth trends as they reach an inflection point is one of the hallmarks of successful investing. One such trend is the profound transformation of the Indian consumer landscape.

Franklin Equity Group’s Matt Cioppa suggests we’re in the midst of a multi-year AI super-cycle, and this will keep us optimistic on the technology sector in 2026.

ClearBridge Investments expects a broadening of market participation that should benefit more diversified portfolios in 2026.

ClearBridge Investments believes the outlook for infrastructure in 2026 remains robust, driven by the accelerating demand for power and data fueled by AI.

ClearBridge Investments believes emerging market equities have turned a corner, showing strong performance after years of lagging returns.

Innovation will reshape the global economy in 2026, according to Franklin Equity Group’s Jonathan Curtis. In this paper, he suggests AI, automation and digital infrastructure have moved beyond the tech sector to become engines of value creation across every industry.

Jeff Schulze, Head of Economic and Market Strategy at ClearBridge Investments, discusses key spending, employment and other policy factors he is following as we look forward to 2026.

Looking ahead to 2026, Franklin Templeton Fixed Income CIO Sonal Desai says that macro is back in the driver’s seat for financial markets’ performance and investment strategies.

The Franklin Templeton Fixed Income team believes the US economy is expected to remain resilient in 2026, while the euro area faces cautious optimism. Japan’s growth is underpinned by fiscal expansion and robust private demand. Find out more in the latest “Macro Views.”

The Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions team’s capital market expectations is designed to provide annualized return expectations over a longer-term horizon, typically viewed as 10 years.

As the Fed resumes cutting interest rates, Ed Perks, CIO of Franklin Income Investors, provides an update on the current investment landscape. He also shares his insights and outlook on the fixed income and equity markets, with a particular emphasis on diversifying for income.

Geopolitical risks remain elevated as the markets continue to digest the impact of trade tariffs. What does this mean for private markets? Franklin Templeton Institute shares its outlook.