Rob Lovelace on the year ahead | 16 February 2026 | Capital Group

The market enters 2026 having navigated a "wall of worry" including trade wars, geopolitical conflicts, and AI bubble fears. Despite these pressures, the fundamental outlook remains supported by corporate earnings. - **Market Context:** The market follows three consecutive years of double-digit returns. Lovelace approaches 2026 with a "blank piece of paper" but notes that earnings growth shows no signs of slowing…