Robeco's Q3 Fundamental Equity Quarterly argues that exceptional earnings growth continues to support global equities, but rising valuations, tightening monetary policy and mounting AI concentration risks call for greater selectivity.
- The report expects strong earnings momentum to continue supporting markets, driven by AI investment, fiscal stimulus and resilient consumer spending, despite expensive valuations.
- Robeco warns that higher inflation and a more hawkish Federal Reserve could pressure long-duration technology stocks, while AI infrastructure spending increasingly benefits hardware suppliers rather than hyperscalers.
- The firm favours broader market leadership, highlighting value stocks, cyclicals, Europe and selected emerging markets as attractive opportunities as the rally widens beyond mega-cap technology.
Read the full quarterly outlook for Robeco's latest views on AI, global equities, emerging markets and portfolio positioning.