Group 1: Investment Outlook - The core viewpoint of the report emphasizes that AI-driven innovation will continue to support investor optimism, while global central bank policies, new trade orders, and fiscal risks are creating a complex investment environment [1] - Goldman Sachs Asset Management suggests that disparities in global equity markets may widen, advocating for diversified global equity allocation and a combination of fundamental and quantitative strategies [1] - The report highlights that emerging market stocks have the potential to outperform the global market by 2026, with current forward P/E ratios approximately 40% lower than U.S. stocks, which is below the long-term average [1] Group 2: Private Market Insights - In the private market, Goldman Sachs Asset Management notes a favorable environment for new transactions and exit activities, leading to increased dispersion in private equity fund manager performance [2] - The increase in private market transaction activity will provide limited partners (LPs) with new data to assess the performance of existing and potential managers, aiding in capital allocation decisions [2] - The firm anticipates continued interest from LPs in secondary market investments that are attractive and have shorter durations compared to private equity investments, especially as data science, AI, and automation mature [2]