# 2026 Mid-Year Outlook: Crosscurrents and Divergence Amidst an Increasing AI Surge

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Published: 2026-06-25T17:13:05+00:00
Episode link: https://insightsnow.podbean.com/e/2026-mid-year-outlook-crosscurrents-and-divergence-amidst-an-increasing-ai-surge/
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## Resource

At the year’s midpoint, investors face a landscape shaped by surging AI investment, geopolitical uncertainty and diverging economic fortunes. The AI boom is powering exceptional growth in technology and semiconductors, while higher energy prices and global tensions add complexity to inflation and consumer sentiment. Shifting central bank policies and evolving global trends are redefining the outlook for fixed income, international equities and alternative assets. In this episode, join Gabriela Santos, Chief Market Strategist for the Americas, and Dr. David Kelly, Chief Global Strategist, as they present their mid-year outlook and share timely insights for navigating today’s market crosscurrents. Watch the video version on YouTube. Subscribe to the Notes on the Week Ahead podcast for more insights from Dr. David Kelly: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

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