2026 will be the year of geopolitics, not AI; Emerging markets still resilient: Geoff Dennis

Geopolitics, not AI, may dominate markets in 2026, says emerging markets expert Geoff Dennis. Despite global tensions, emerging markets are outperforming even as oil prices rise and the dollar strengthens. Dennis expects only limited Fed rate cuts, warns of geopolitical flashpoints, and explains why EMs could remain the “flavour of the year.”