How to invest in 2026
In our economic and market update, we look at the heightened focus in January on investment return outlooks for the year ahead.
Thursday, 19 March, 2026
Quarterly Investment Outlook | Q1 2026
Thursday, 19 March, 2026
Quarterly Investment Outlook | Q1 2026
Our economists break down the evolving AI race to help you make sense of recent market volatility and reassure your clients.
AI competition is intensifying. Early 2026 saw a sharp sell-off in lagging AI stocks, fuelling market volatility, while value shares surged ahead and cautious investors stayed sidelined.
Not every AI stock is a winner anymore. Big spending on AI alone won’t deliver market wins as we enter the next phase of the productivity and investment cycle.
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Josefina Rodriguez
Economist, Investment Strategy Group, Vanguard Europe
Lukas Brandl-Cheng
Investment Strategy Analyst, Investment Strategy Group, Vanguard Europe
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Ben Nightingale
Strategic Account Manager, UK Wholesale, Vanguard
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