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Fund managers predicted a strong 2026 for global stock markets, but warned that AI-driven valuations and high optimism could spark sharp corrections or a bubble.
European officials and analysts warned that growing dependence on U.S. AI, satellite and data‑center technology, plus U.S. strategic pressure, threatened European security and strained energy grids.
Analysts predicted housing prices and rents across Europe would rise in 2026, driven by improving economic conditions and persistent pressure on rental markets.