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Candace Browning

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July 21, 2024

Must Read Research: “Soft landing” is the base case

“Soft landing” is the base case, but deploying capital is still hard. This week we highlight signs of fragility in the AI theme, the potential for an extended rally in U.S. small caps and the top semiconductor stocks to own in a pullback. We also discuss how an AI-driven productivity boom in Korea could offset the drag from aging demographics.

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Each week, our analysts discuss what’s emerging in global markets on the Global Research Unlocked™ podcast.

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We identify 10 macro themes across global economics and strategy and provide our year ahead outlooks.

We are honored to be named #1 in the All-America Research Team survey on Oct 24, 2023, collected during the polling period of May 30 – June 23. Read more for details and methodology.

The world economy is going through significant structural changes after many years of smooth globalization dynamics.

We are at a defining moment – like the internet in the ‘90s – where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is moving toward mass adoption.

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