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Bank Syz Ltd’s current research landscape is defined by a complex interplay between persistent inflationary pressures and the continued dominance of the AI-driven trade. While the US PCE and CPI data at 3.8% have forced markets to aggressively reprice the Fed’s rate path, risk assets have shown resilience, with equity markets benefiting from a broadening AI narrative that now includes software firms alongside semiconductors. The firm maintains a neutral tactical view on equities while selectively favoring non-US regional exposure to navigate domestic volatility. In fixed income, the institution remains cautious on government bonds, noting that yields are pressured by both hawkish central bank rhetoric and concerns regarding fiscal instability in regions like the UK. Despite these macro headwinds, credit markets have demonstrated surprising strength through spread compression, even as the firm maintains neutral stances across IG, HY, and EM debt. Geopolitical developments, including US-China relations and Middle East ceasefire reports, remain significant catalysts, yet inflation and the rising cost of capital continue to dictate the broader market trajectory.