Oslo, 6 May 2026 – Despite the continued disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and persistently elevated oil prices, global equity markets reached new all-time highs in April. Storebrand Asset Management has taken profit following a strong month, while maintaining an overall overweight position in equities.This is the conclusion from the May edition of the monthly allocation report from Storebrand AM
The quarter was marked by increased market volatility, driven by geopolitical uncertainty following the escalation of the war in Iran. Global equity markets weakened, while interest rates rose amid inflation concerns. Norwegian markets proved relatively resilient during the quarter, supported by higher energy prices, and the Norwegian krone strengthened compared with recent periods.
Oslo, 8 April 2026 – Following significant market volatility in March and persistently high energy prices, Storebrand Asset Management has increased its global equity exposure. At the same time, the asset manager highlights rising stagflationary risks in the global economy, characterised by higher inflation and weaker growth momentum.
This is outlined in the monthly report from Storebrand AM’s
For many countries, energy has become as much a national security priority as a climate policy issue. For investors, this shift has turned the energy transition into a long term structural investment trend. And as energy’s role in geopolitics continues to grow, investment in renewable energy accelerates.
A sharp rise in oil and gas prices following the attack on Iran has prompted Storebrand Asset Management to downgrade global equities from overweight to neutral.
The fourth quarter of 2025 was characterized by heightened market volatility amid rising geopolitical tensions, renewed tariff uncertainty, and slowing global growth momentum. Our multi‑asset approach keeps us well positioned to help clients navigate this uncertainty through simple access to diversification.
Storebrand Real Estate has acquired a residential portfolio of 13 residential assets totaling 999 apartments in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area through its core plus fund, Storebrand Nordic Real Estate Fund II (SNRE II).
