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Macroeconomics
Macroeconomics · 03 Nov 2026
Barometer: Cutting back on equities as financial conditions offer less support
Equity markets are caught between tighter liquidity conditions and increased geopolitical uncertainty on the one hand, and solid economic growth and corporate earnings on the other. We have consequently reduced our exposure to stocks leading into year end.
Macroeconomics · 02 Nov 2026
Weekly house view | Midterms: Blue wave coming?
The CIO’s view of the week ahead.
Macroeconomics · 26 Oct 2026
Weekly house view | Markets on edge
The CIO’s view of the week ahead.
Macroeconomics · 19 Oct 2026
Weekly house view | Tech tumble
The CIO’s view of the week ahead.
Macroeconomics · 17 Oct 2026
AI’s productivity promise
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly integrated into everyday life. As with previous waves of technological innovation, its rapid development raises important questions about its broader economic impact.
Macroeconomics · 12 Oct 2026
Monthly house view | October 2026
Pictet Wealth Management’s latest positioning across asset classes and investment themes.
Macroeconomics · 12 Oct 2026
Weekly house view | Banks to test fabulous earnings momentum
The CIO’s view of the week ahead.
Macroeconomics · 05 Oct 2026
Barometer: Stocks to power on despite lofty valuations
While a spike in bond yields leaves stocks looking relatively expensive, the continued rise in corporate earnings should see equities add to their gains over the coming months.
Macroeconomics · 05 Oct 2026
Weekly house view | Toasted OATs
The CIO’s view of the week ahead.
Macroeconomics · 28 Sep 2026
Weekly house view | Markets are a-Mused
The CIO’s view of the week ahead.
Macroeconomics · 25 Sep 2026
Energy independence and access to commodities in the era of electrification
Energy independence and secure access to commodities have become central to economic policy in the 2020s, shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, market volatility and the global climate transition.
Macroeconomics · 23 Sep 2026
From monetary independence to fiscal dominance?
In previous “Horizon” publications, we have highlighted several structural trends shaping economies, including demographics, deglobalisation, decarbonisation, debt and digitalisation. Successive crises – such as the Covid pandemic, the war in Ukraine, the trade war and the recent Middle East conflict – have exacerbated these trends.
