
Outerblue 2026 Investment Outlook - Keep it turning - Global Investment views by Outerblue Convictions
Nov 24, 2025
Monica Defend, Head of the Amundi Investment Institute, shares her insights on the macroeconomic landscape and investment strategies for 2026. She discusses how AI will drive growth while creating valuation risks. With central banks expected to adopt different approaches, she outlines monetary policies in key economies. Monica emphasizes the importance of diversification, focusing on emerging markets, gold, and private infrastructure as investment opportunities. Her perspective is both timely and essential for navigating the evolving market dynamics.
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Transformation Not Collapse
- The world is in transformation with moderated growth but not a downturn.
- Capital reallocation, reshaped trade and industrial policy will keep economies moving in 2026.
AI Boost With Valuation Caution
- AI will continue to boost economic activity but raises concentration and valuation risks.
- Selectivity matters because elevated valuations mean moderated risk exposure is prudent.
Keep AI Exposure—Be Selective
- Maintain exposure to AI while diversifying into defensive and cyclical beneficiaries like financials and industrials.
- Also look at defense names and green transition stocks linked to electrification and grids.

