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Geopolitical tensions and higher oil prices increased dispersion across emerging markets debt, reinforcing the importance of selective, fundamentals-driven investing.

The consumer industry has been transformed by greater transparency, digital distribution and lower barriers to entry. Now, AI looks set to accelerate these trends. While it may unlock efficiency gains, it could also challenge traditional brand power and intensify competition. Which companies are best positioned to adapt? The International Equity Team examines how AI may reshape the next phase of consumer markets.

Geopolitical tensions drove a sharp reset in energy, rates, and credit. Yields rose as inflation and policy expectations turned more hawkish, while credit widened but stayed relatively resilient. The Broad Markets team believes markets are overpricing the inflation shock and central bank hawkishness while underpricing the growth shock.