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Jolly Good Reasons for Optimism in 2026
How delightful it is to find ourselves gazing into 2026 with a sense of optimism! Despite various challenges, the prospects for the U.S. and several international markets seem rather promising. According to Global X, a respected outfit from New York known for its exchange-traded funds (ETFs), there’s much to cheer about.
The U.S. Economy: A Powerhouse
The U.S. economy has been quite the juggernaut post-2022. Consumers continue to spend freely, and household finances are largely robust. Scott Helfstein of Global X tells us that U.S. companies are enjoying profitable times. The capital expenditure super-cycle is showing no signs of slowing down either.
Interestingly, analysts have been underestimating corporate profits for some time now. Large-cap companies are boasting nearly 14% profit margins. AI is playing a splendid role by enhancing cost efficiencies, promising long-term value.
Curious Contradictions Amidst Growth
One cannot ignore the curious contradictions, though. U.S. GDP growth was robust in the last quarter, yet job growth lagged behind—a puzzling trend indeed. Consumer sentiment seems lacklustre but spending shows no signs of fatigue since the world reopened post-pandemic.
Emerging Markets: An Appealing Prospect
Turning our gaze southwards, we find emerging markets (EM) poised for a potentially prosperous cycle. According to Malcolm Dorson, EMs come with a beneficial mix of factors like a stable U.S. dollar, increased liquidity, and China’s robust showing. Yet, many advisors feel hesitant about full exposure to EM equities.
In the BASICs regions—Brazil, Argentina, Southeast Asia, India, and China—the potential lies if one is discerning. Conversations have surfaced regarding increasing weights closer to the 10.5% benchmark in the MSCI All Country World Index.
2026 Outlook and Investing Trends
Global X’s splendid newly published outlook for 2026 covers the macroeconomic environment with finesse. It also delves into the investing landscape in regions like Latin America, India, and China. To explore more about this, one might find their outlooks quite insightful here.
About Global X and Mirae Asset
Established in 2008, Global X has spent over fifteen years empowering investors with innovative solutions. They offer a veritable buffet of ETF strategies, managing a whopping $70 billion in assets. Their thematic growth and international access ETFs are rather noteworthy.
Partnering with Mirae Asset Financial Group, a titan with $754.1 billion in global assets, Global X continues to expand its ETF range across the globe, from the Americas to Asia.
For further queries, one could reach out to Ariel Kouvaras at Sloane PR or drop an email to [email protected].
[i] Source: Bloomberg, November 14, 2025.
[ii] Source: Global X ETFs, September 30, 2025.
[iii] Source: Mirae Asset, September 30, 2025.
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