Performance Insights - October 2026

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Energy and Software support Q3 equity returns as higher yields put pressure on bonds

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Resilient earnings supported equities through renewed energy disruption, while inflation, fiscal concerns and tighter monetary policy pushed yields to cycle highs.

Key highlights:

Global Equities – US large caps outperform as Japan leads in USD
Global Fixed Income – Government bond yields surge to new highs
Equity Industries – Energy leads broadly, while Software supports US Tech
Alternative Indices (USD) – REITs/Infra lag; Energy leads commodities
Foreign exchange – US dollar recovers in September as KRW leads

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