UBS On-Air: Market Moves

Eric Kazatzky is a Managing Director and Client Portfolio Manager at MacKay Shields (an affiliate of New York Life Investment Management). As we’re just past the mid-way point of the year, Eric outlines YTD muni market performance, and shares a year-end performance outlook. We cover the outperformance of Revenue Bonds, whether opportunity still exists in the 12-22-year portion of the yield curve, and how to think about High Yield munis in the second-half. Host: Daniel Cassidy

Today's US July consumer price inflation data will be less precise than in the past. There are more gaps in the data, and those gaps are filled by (educated) guesswork. Blunting consumer price precision will not impact markets however—investors are straining to second-guess what the Federal Reserve will do with policy. The reaction to a single weaker employment report shows the potency of any data release at the moment.

Dan and Sean drop by for a hedge fund performance update and outlook. We discuss the year-to-date evolution of risk and capital deployment, common themes observed in hedge fund books, along with strategies to consider in the current environment. Featured are Dan Scansaroli, Head of Global Investment Management Multi-Asset Solutions & Co-Head Investment Management Americas, & Sean Sanborn, Hedge Fund Strategist. Host: Daniel Cassidy

The crude oil price is creeping toward USD 90 per barrel. US President Trump responded to Iran’s demands for reparations by demanding Iran pay reparations—this is not the sort of concession the US will be required to make to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. It is too soon for the recent rise in crude oil to show up in US retail gasoline prices, so domestic political pressures have probably not yet peaked.

There are no signs of a summer slowdown for equity, bond, and forex markets as factors such as corporate earnings, economic data, AI developments, and policy news continue to drive notable market movement. Jason drops by to assess these market drivers, what it all means for the investment outlook, and shares CIO’s current investment recommendations. Featured is Jason Draho, Head of Asset Allocation Americas, UBS Chief Investment Office. Host: Daniel Cassidy