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Investment Weekly

Are we in a bubble?
05 June 2026

    Chart of the week – Are we in a bubble?

    Chart of the week – Are we in a bubble?

    US stocks are hitting new highs, but worries over narrow market leadership, runaway prices, and sky-high valuations in parts of the tech sector, are leading some to wonder whether this is a market bubble. So, has irrational exuberance taken over, or is this simply investors pricing in a better outlook?

    Market Spotlight

    • Different Worlds

    Lens on…

    • Early risers
    • Profits up, savings down
    • Yen goes its own way

    Read the full commentary PDF, 3.41MB