Post by Barclays Private Bank

A great week of Mid-Year Outlook 2026 events in Zurich and Geneva, hosted by John Shipman. Together with clients and industry professionals, we explored the key themes shaping the investment landscape, from geopolitical uncertainty and global macroeconomic developments to AI-driven growth and the implications of an increasingly fragmented world for investors. A special thank you to William James Dixon and Ben Broadbent for the insightful contributions and thought-provoking discussions, moderated Mathias Gonzalez, on geopolitics, global macroeconomics, and the implications for an increasingly multipolar world. We are equally grateful to our market strategists, Julien Lafargue, CFA and Judiyah Amirthanathar, whose outlook helped bring these themes to life and frame the opportunities and challenges facing investors in the months ahead. Thank you to everyone who joined us. The quality of the conversations and engagement made these events truly memorable. We look forward to continuing the dialogue in the months ahead.