Investment Trends in Focus: Rebalancing Portfolios in an Unbalanced World

Perspectives Podcast
In this edition of their quarterly conversations, Ashley Lester, chief research and development officer, and Axel Kilian, chief client officer, examine a pivotal moment for global markets — as investors enter 2026 amid institutional uncertainty and rapid technological change.

Drawing on MSCI’s research, they explore shifting geopolitics, AI investment at unprecedented scale, growing market concentration, infrastructure and energy constraints, and the evolving role of private credit. Through a market and client lens, they discuss how these forces interact and what signals matter most for investors.