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Top sovereign wealth fund executives warn of impending pullback in US stocks

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Ruberry, B. (2026, September 17). Top sovereign wealth fund executives warn of impending pullback in US stocks. Semafor. https://www.semafor.com/article/09/16/2026/top-sovereign-wealth-fund-executives-warn-of-impending-pullback-in-us-stocks

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Sovereign wealth fund leaders from New Zealand and Norway have expressed concerns about an impending downturn in US stock performance, citing recent returns that surpass historical averages. The Norwegian CEO specifically referenced their $2.3 trillion oil fund’s perspective on anticipated lower returns going forward. These warnings align with Bank of America’s assessment that a market pullback is overdue. However, positive retail and employment data suggest the economy might remain resilient despite potential interest rate increases, and AI-driven profits are expected to continue supporting S&P 500 growth in the third quarter.
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The CEO of New Zealand Superannuation Fund warned of an impending pullback in US stocks, echoing concerns from the head of Norway’s $2.3 trillion oil fund during a CNBC interview. Both executives noted that recent returns have been unusually high compared to historical averages over the past 20 years and suggested lower expectations for future performance. Bank of America also agreed with these sentiments, stating that a pullback is overdue. However, despite these warnings, strong retail sales and employment figures indicate the US economy may be resilient enough to handle higher interest rates. Additionally, Bloomberg Intelligence predicts AI-driven profits will support growth across all sectors of the S&P 500 in the third quarter.

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The New Zealand Superannuation Fund’s CEO said US returns in recent years were “close to double annualized returns for the past 20,” echoing the CEO of Norway’s $2.3 trillion oil fund — the world’s largest — who told CNBC that “we should not be expecting the same kind of returns” as in the last six months.
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The head of the world’s best performing sovereign wealth fund warned of an impending pullback in US stocks. asserted
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The New Zealand Superannuation Fund’s CEO said US returns in recent years were “close to double annualized returns for the past 20,” echoing the CEO of Norway’s $2.3 trillion oil fund — the world’s largest — who told CNBC that “we should not be expecting the same kind of returns” as in the last six months. asserted
we → say → months
Bank of America also said the US was “overdue” for a pullback. asserted
US → say → pullback
Still, strong retail and employment figures suggested the economy could withstand higher interest rates, and AI-fueled profits are set to drive growth across every sector of the S&P 500 in the third quarter, Bloomberg Intelligence said. uncertain
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