January 12, 2026

Global Wealth Research - January 2026

Quarterly report

Case for greater allocation to international equities and EM assets continues. Keep eyes on Japan; potential reversal of the carry trade could have global implications.

Key highlights:

  • Fed’s unique dilemma: concurrent higher unemployment and inflation
  • International equities shone in 2025 and tailwinds remain
  • Cross-asset EM outperformance continues to have momentum
  • USD weakness may continue; signals diversification away from dollar assets
  • Diversification benefits from falling intra- and inter-asset class correlations
  • Eyes on Japan: Governance reform and potential unwind of Yen carry trade

Published quarterly, this report covers:

  • The most impactful macro indicators in the current market environment
  • A cross-asset comparison covering rates, credit, equities, listed alternatives, commodities, and currencies
  • Insights on market shifts and their implications for multi-asset portfolio construction 

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