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May was marked by a strong recovery across global financial markets, supported by renewed risk appetite and an overall positive corporate earnings season. After an initial phase still influenced by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the gradual improvement in diplomatic relations between the United States and Iran helped reduce the geopolitical risk premium, allowing investors to refocus on economic fundamentals and the growth prospects linked to artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n

In the United States, the main equity indices reached new all-time highs, once again driven by the technology sector and, in particular, by the semiconductor industry. The substantial investments being directed towards the development of artificial intelligence continue to represent the main driver of earnings growth and market expectations. However, market leadership remains concentrated in a limited number of large-cap companies, while a significant part of the broader market continues to show less convincing momentum.<\/p>\n

From a macroeconomic perspective, the US economy remained resilient, although some signs of weaker consumer demand are beginning to emerge. Inflation remains above central bank targets and continues to keep the Federal Reserve in a cautious stance, with interest rates expected to remain elevated for several more months. Inflationary pressures have also remained persistent in the Eurozone, limiting the scope for a rapid easing of monetary policy.<\/p>\n

European equity markets benefited from the improvement in global sentiment, although they continued to underperform Wall Street. The lower weight of large technology companies, a weaker economic backdrop and greater exposure to the industrial cycle remain relative disadvantages for European markets.<\/p>\n

In Asia, the overall picture remained constructive. Japan continued to perform well, supported by solid corporate earnings and strong interest from international investors, while China showed signs of gradual stabilization, despite weak domestic demand and a geopolitical environment that continues to require caution.<\/p>\n

In fixed income markets, the sharp decline in oil prices during the month helped reduce near-term inflationary pressures, supporting a fall in government bond yields after the tensions seen in previous months. Nevertheless, we believe the environment remains characterized by a delicate balance between slower growth, persistent inflation and substantial government funding requirements. Against this backdrop, we continue to favor investment-grade bonds with shorter duration, which can offer attractive yields while maintaining a more balanced risk profile.<\/p>\n

Among commodities, oil prices corrected significantly on expectations of a de-escalation in the Middle East, helping to improve investor sentiment. Gold, after its strong gains in previous months, consolidated part of its advance, while maintaining its strategic role as a diversification tool in an environment still marked by elevated geopolitical and fiscal uncertainty.<\/p>\n

Although we acknowledge the strength of the equity market trend, we believe a prudent approach remains appropriate. Valuations in certain segments of the US market, particularly in technology, are high and already reflect very ambitious growth expectations. At the same time, the concentration of performance in a limited number of stocks underlines the importance of diversification and disciplined security selection.<\/p>\n

We therefore continue to favor high-quality companies with solid fundamentals, strong balance sheets and the ability to generate sustainable cash flows over time. In fixed income, we maintain a preference for investment-grade issuers and shorter duration, while alternative investments and precious metals continue to provide effective diversification within portfolios.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead, market attention will remain focused on inflation developments, the decisions of the main central banks and the global geopolitical environment. In a context that continues to offer opportunities but is not without risks, we believe that discipline, diversification and careful investment selection remain essential to building robust and resilient portfolios over the long term.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4228","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nMay 2026 analysis - Stelinvest<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/stelinvest.ch\/en\/may-2026-analysis\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"May 2026 analysis - 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