The UK-listed bank maintains its preference for risk assets, specifically US and Asia ex-Japan equities, citing resilient corporate earnings and sustained enthusiasm for technology. Its investment office projects the S&P 500 will reach 7,950, while gold could climb to $5,100 per ounce by mid-2027. According to global chief investment officer Steve Brice, while the first half of the year benefited from AI-driven optimism, the coming months will demand more active navigation as energy prices and high IPO supply introduce new variables into the market.
Standard Chartered Bets on Soft Landing Amid Mid-2026 Market Shifts
With global equities climbing 12 percent since January, Standard Chartered remains bullish on a soft economic landing, even as it warns investors to prepare for volatility. The bank anticipates further gains in the S&P 500 and gold, despite rising geopolitical tensions and shifting central bank policies complicating the second half of the year.
Standard Chartered identifies emerging market dollar-denominated bonds as an attractive fixed-income play, positioning gold as a core diversifier against potential stagflation or recession risks. While the firm acknowledges that energy prices remain a primary driver for these outcomes, it views the current macroeconomic backdrop as stable enough to support continued growth, provided investors remain disciplined in their diversification strategies.
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