[New] Consensus estimates project 14% S&P 500 earnings growth in 2026 led by the technology and materials (+21%) sectors, while early 2027 figures suggest that earnings growth will broaden to other sectors.
ATB Financial
[New] The defining trend for 2026 will be the accelerating investment in energy and digital infrastructure, driven by industrialization, digitalization, and the adoption of electric vehicles.
Passle
[New] Government bonds offer more attractive risk-reward characteristics, with gilts particularly favoured over US Treasuries as the UK's fiscal conservatism under the Labour government creates a supportive environment.
TrustNet
[New] In 2026, sustainable assets and green tech will likely attract greater M&A interest, as companies seek to bolster ESG credentials and comply with evolving regulations.
Benchmark International
[New] As global investors navigate evolving tariff regimes and regulatory complexities, MENA will continue to be a promising venue to deliver large-scale infrastructure and energy projects in 2026 - and beyond.
Passle
[New] Efforts to reform US capital markets to support more early-stage mining projects, similar to efforts seen in Australia and Canada, could be an important development.
Mondaq
[New] If previous years were labeled as years of energy transition, 2026 will be the year that energy affordability dominates politics and policy, with the electricity system as the central focus.
Mondaq
[New] Technology investment (including AI), fiscal and monetary support, accommodative financial conditions and private sector adaptability are expected to offset trade policy shifts, mainly recent tariffs by US President Donald Trump's administration, which have disrupted international trade patterns.
Business Today Kenya
[New] The US Energy Information Administration has emphasized how temperature assumptions can materially alter near term pricing expectations, including downward revisions to Henry Hub forecasts when winter demand is expected to underperform seasonal norms.
FXStreet
[New] Global construction costs are projected to rise by about 2.4% in 2026, with industry experts warning that growing uncertainty across labour, supply chains, energy and geopolitics could make delivery on projects more difficult.
New Civil Engineer
[New] Economic growth in Africa will surpass Asia's for the first time in 2026.
Everything Briefing
[New] Oil prices slipped nearly 4% after comments from Donald Trump over the weekend suggested Iran was seriously talking with Washington, reducing the perceived risk of a U.S. military strike and, in turn, pressuring energy markets.
Grand Pinnacle Tribune
[New] The diversification and development of North Korea's weapon systems could assist Russia in its war in Ukraine.American Enterprise Institute - AEI
The Budget 2026-27 may encourage further technology adoption and digital transformation in the MSME sector, with particular incentives for cloud services, AI, SaaS tools, and cybersecurity.
Groww
The latest Fed projection has upgraded the US economic growth to 2.3% in 2026 while inflation is forecast to come in lower at 2.4%.
The Edge Malaysia
Global growth has held up better than expected with the artificial intelligence investment boom, fiscal support and global monetary easing help.
The Edge Malaysia
Infrastructure investments in Colorado, Kentucky and North Carolina are expected to create more than 1,000 direct jobs and 1,500 indirect jobs, and to generate more than $800 million in sustained annual economic impact.
@2Firsts
Global demand for critical minerals and metals is expected to accelerate over the next decade, driven by population growth, urbanization, the energy transition and national security imperatives.
Mining Weekly
The world Buddha Jayanti is still the beacon of Nepal's spiritual calendar, providing devotees as well as tourists with the opportunity to reach out to Buddhist beliefs as well as principles.
Himalayan Smile Treks and Adventures
Half of global tech leaders surveyed expect to reach the highest level of technology maturity in 2026, compared to only 11% today.
KPMG
The energy sector led the S&P 500, with oil prices climbing on concerns over supply disruptions as the Iran situation escalated and natural gas prices climbed over 50% in response to a blast of arctic air.
ATB Financial
Last updated: 06 February 2026
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