Performance Insights - July 2026

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Differentiation within AI drives equity leaders in Q2, with markets eager to look past the energy supply shock

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Despite the US-Iran MoU committing both sides to a peace deal and declining inflation expectations, the Fed outlook turned hawkish. ECB and BoJ hiked; BoE held steady.

Key highlights:

Global Equities – AI hardware-related stocks drive equity index leaders in Q2
Global Fixed Income – Improving risk sentiment supports HY outperformance
Equity Industries – Tech and Telecoms hold sway in Q2; Energy gives up gains
Alternative Indices (USD) – Oil and related energy indices moderate sharply
Foreign exchange – US dollar returns mixed in Q2, with policy-related tailwinds

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