In 2026, private markets are forecasted to reshape infrastructure development, business financing and portfolio diversification, according to BlackRock’s recent 2026 outlook.
Structural forces — including digitalization and artificial intelligence (AI), the shift toward a low-carbon economy, and demographic change — are expanding opportunities, particularly in private infrastructure.
In addition, global real estate has reset, with residential, industrial and specialized sectors such as data centers leading activity.
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