Welcome to the February edition of “Market Perspectives”, the monthly investment strategy update from Barclays Private Bank.
In our regular chapters below, we look at the initial signs on economic growth, US interest rates, and equity and bond market prospects for 2026.
In equities, we examine if the broadening leadership in US markets is sustainable, after the rush to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) pushed concentration levels to extremes.
Sticking with the AI theme, the surge in capital expenditure from hyperscalers is triggering a raft of bond issuance. We look at how much investors should be concerned about the upfront commitments and interdependencies among these companies.
Finally, as the climate, AI and geopolitics heat up, we discuss the top global risks facing politicians, company executives and markets, and what they mean for those who want to invest sustainably.
As always, we hope you enjoy the articles.
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