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Global Outlook 2026

Positioning for a global equilibrium shift

The global economy is being recalibrated. What does this mean for investors? Find out in our investment outlook 2026.

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Financial markets

Is Japan's post-deflation shift sustainable?

Japan is finally emerging from decades of deflation - and investors are taking notice. Stefan Hofer, Chief Investment Strategist for LGT Private Banking in Asia Pacific, explains why the shift matters, what policymakers will do next, and why Japan may offer a preview of what lies ahead for...
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Investment strategy

Why are certain metals and minerals so indispensable?

Metals like copper and cobalt, as well as rare earth minerals, are so critical for the green transition that potential shortages are already affecting the electrification supply chain.
Entrepreneurship

Poisoning the AI well: the real dangers of model collapse

Experts are sounding the alarm about large language models increasingly being trained on synthetic or intentionally false data. This could have disastrous real-world consequences.
Investment strategy

Powering the AI revolution

More energy infrastructure is needed to support the rising demand for data centre capacity. But rapid power expansion will have to be compatible with decarbonisation commitments.

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