Think Future 2026: Your guide to the global investment landscape

HSBC Asset Management

Research

22 Pages

HSBC Private Bank and Premier Wealth presents Think Future 2026 as a guide to the global investment landscape. The outlook stays constructive on risk assets, arguing that artificial intelligence, resilient earnings and capital spending can extend the bull market. At the same time it urges investors to trim concentrated positions, add Asia and quality bonds, and use gold and alternatives for diversification.

Key Takeaways

Macro and equities: Positive base case links AI driven earnings with moderate global growth while still expecting pullbacks and occasional policy shocks.
Asia and EM tilt: Prefers Asia and selected emerging markets alongside United States to reduce concentration risk and capture diverse growth and income streams.
Bonds gold alternatives: Emphasises quality investment grade credit, currency diversification, gold and other alternatives as additional risk buffers in multi asset portfolios.
Source: HSBC Asset Management as at September 2025.
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