Northern Trust Asset Management has released its 2026 Capital Market Assumptions, projecting strong performance across several asset classes for the next decade. The firm forecasts average annualized equity returns led by Australia at 7.7%, Japan at 7.3%, and the United States at 6.8%, attributing growth to technology-driven productivity, economic catalysts, and robust natural resources. Fixed income is expected to show improved stability, with U.S. investment grade bonds returning 5.0% and Treasurys at 4.6%. Real assets such as global infrastructure, natural resources, and real estate are also projected to deliver attractive returns, supported by advances in artificial intelligence. The outlook highlights innovation, demographic changes, and evolving global trade as key drivers of future market performance.
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