Authored by Christoph Berger and Ferdinand Horneck of Allianz Global Investors, this outlook examines Europe’s equity resurgence and the evolving structural drivers behind it.
Performance resilience: European equities have surged in 2025, outperforming U.S. peers in local currency terms despite tariffs and geopolitical strain.
Earnings momentum: Analysts expect 2026 profit growth of 12%, narrowing the U.S.–EU gap amid accommodative policy and fiscal support.
Structural reform: The EU Savings and Investment Union could foster deeper capital markets and sustained equity growth.
How might this momentum redefine Europe’s role in global equity leadership?