Over the past year, markets have navigated an unusually complex environment. Investors have been forced to weigh slowing growth against persistent inflation concerns, shifting monetary policy expectations, elevated geopolitical risk, and ongoing policy uncertainty. Entering 2026, the dominant question is how the next phase of global growth may unfold.

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