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title: "Standard Chartered CIO stays overweight global equities in H2 2026 outlook"
type: "News"
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description: "Standard Chartered CIO maintains an overweight stance on global equities for H2 2026, favoring US and Asia ex-Japan markets. The outlook cites a soft-landing scenario with higher volatility. Key targets include S&P 500 at 7,950 and gold at $5,100 by mid-2027. The Fed is expected to hold rates through year-end 2026 due to resilient labor markets and easing energy prices. EM USD bonds and alternatives are favored alongside gold for diversification."
datetime: "2026-06-19T08:53:49.000Z"
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# Standard Chartered CIO stays overweight global equities in H2 2026 outlook

-   Standard Chartered CIO kept an Overweight on global equities for H2 2026, citing a soft-landing backdrop despite higher volatility. \* Preference tilted to US equities, Asia ex-Japan; pullbacks flagged as potential entry points amid crowded positioning. \* Mid-2027 targets set at 7,950 for the S&P 500, USD 5,100 for gold, positioning gold as a core portfolio diversifier. \* Fed expected to stay on hold through end-2026; energy-price easing seen reducing tightening pressure, resilient labor markets seen limiting cuts. \* Yield levels viewed as attractive for income; EM USD bonds favored, alternatives retained as core holdings alongside gold. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Standard Chartered plc published the original content used to generate this news brief on June 19, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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