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IEQ Capital sees higher rates driving volatility without derailing bull market

By Public Technologies
  • IEQ Capital's Q4 2026 outlook sees low near-term recession risk, with higher interest rates driving volatility rather than reversing the bull market.
  • AI-related capital expenditures could exceed $5 trillion through 2030, according to industry estimates cited in the outlook.
  • Hyperscalers and AI infrastructure companies account for approximately 75% of S&P 500 earnings growth in 2026, according to cited research estimates.
  • Fixed income, buyout private equity, secondaries and real estate offer potential diversification from AI concentration risk.
  • Higher financing costs increase the importance of private-market manager selection, with technology and software borrowers showing emerging vulnerabilities.


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