Outlook 2026: Structural forces to drive markets; India remains a core overweight, says BlackRock’s Vivek Paul

Global markets may turn steadier in 2026 after a volatile 2025, but structural forces like geopolitics, trade shifts and policy divergence will continue to shape returns. BlackRock’s Vivek Paul says India remains a core overweight, backed by financialisation, resilient growth drivers, currency stability and the potential return of foreign investor flows.