Deutsche Bank’s strategists note that global equities delivered a mixed performance, with the S&P 500 posting a second consecutive weekly decline even as semiconductor shares recovered. European and some Asian markets fared better, while US futures moved higher at the start of the week.
Deutsche Bank strategists highlight that rising Oil and gas prices, escalating US–Iran tensions and renewed doubts over the AI (Artificial intelligence) trade weighed on global equities.
Deutsche Bank’s equity strategists remain constructive on US equities, projecting the S&P 500 at 8000 by year-end 2026. Recent price action shows the S&P 500 and NASDAQ extending record runs, supported by AI optimism and semiconductor strength, even as some mega-cap names underperform.