2026 Outlook: The Market’s Reprise

January 27, 2026

2026 Outlook: The Market’s Reprise

As markets move deeper into a new cycle defined by capital intensity, dispersion, and structural change, investors face a familiar challenge: understanding how to separate signal from noise as conditions evolve. GEM’s 2026 Outlook examines the forces reshaping today’s investment landscape and explores how those themes are actively influencing our team’s allocation tactics and positioning for the year ahead.

 

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