US Investors Shift to Cash and Emerging Markets Amid Inflation and AI Trends

Large US investors are increasingly prioritizing cash, inflation resilience, and flexibility in their portfolios, according to Marsh's 2026 US Asset Owner Barometer. This discussion explores the strategic reallocation of assets driven by geopolitical risks, valuation concerns, and long-term technological shifts.

- Portfolio Strategy: Reasons for increasing cash holdings and reducing overall risk profiles
- Inflation Resilience: Focus on private infrastructure, inflation bonds, and commodities
- Market Rotation: Moving from overweight US equities to international and emerging markets
- Private Markets: Selective exposure to real estate, private credit, and infrastructure vs. private equity
- Long-Term Opportunities: AI as a primary investment theme and infrastructure's role in supporting it

This content provides asset owners and investors with insights into current market trends, risk management strategies, and diversification opportunities across public and private sectors.