UBS On-Air: Market Moves

US President Trump is proposing new tariffs—an additional 10% for US consumers of goods from most major economies. Someone in the administration seems to be aware that tariffing high frequency purchases aggravates inflation perceptions and the affordability crisis, and some key food items are exempted.

On this episode of Viewpoints, Burkhard reflects on recent market performance and the momentum of equities, along with the impact of inflation concerns to bond market activity. Plus, some observations and takeaways from the UBS Global Family Office report.

Another day, another round of Gulf war stories—the latest originated from semi-official Iranian sources, so markets took them more seriously. Iran’s apparent suspension of negotiations with the US prompted US President Trump to attempt a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Market opinions differ as to the terms and effectiveness of this.

June has commenced and summer is just around the corner. US equities however have not waited for summer to heat up, as the S&P 500 last week completed its ninth straight positive week. There exists however concern that this rally is overdone and at risk of a pullback. Jason Draho, Head of Asset Allocation Americas, reflects on current market conditions, drivers and provides an investment outlook. Host: Daniel Cassidy

Oil prices have edged higher on the lack of any discernible progress toward an Iran-US agreement. As with reports of an imminent deal last week, the reaction is muted. A jaded cynicism has come over investors, and in the absence of a definite statement from Iran there is a tendency to downplay comments from the US administration.