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Global Asset Allocation Viewpoints

A view from Canada

January 2026

Outlook
  • We maintain a balanced view across global risk assets and are neutral equity. Despite extended valuations, earnings trends and economic growth remain favorable, with the latter supported by fiscal and monetary policies across most regions.
  • U.S. economic growth remains resilient fueled by AI-driven capital spending and supportive fiscal and monetary policies, although softening labor market warrants monitoring.
  • Markets outside the U.S. supported by fiscal spending, notably in Europe and Japan, lower inflation and moderating trade risks.
  • Key risks to global markets include narrowness of AI trends supporting earnings, economic growth and markets, sticky inflation, potential for quickening labor market declines, and ongoing geopolitical tensions.

This monthly report from T. Rowe Price's Asset Allocation Committee delivers timely insights into the outlook for global markets and investment positioning. Despite elevated valuations, the committee maintains a balanced, neutral stance on equities, citing ongoing earnings strength and supportive fiscal and monetary policies. The report highlights the resilience of U.S. economic growth—driven by AI investment—even as labor market softness warrants attention. Outside the U.S., Europe and Japan are benefiting from fiscal stimulus and lower inflation, while emerging markets see support from policy and AI demand. Risks include persistent inflation, potential labor market declines, and geopolitical tensions. T. Rowe Price’s tactical allocation favors small-cap equities and real assets, maintains an underweight to bonds given inflation and funding pressures, and keeps an overweight to cash for flexibility.


 

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