UBS On-Air: Market Moves

The Buttonwood tree, under which New York stockbrokers gathered in 1792, symbolizes the origin of a market that would expand far beyond its modest beginnings and eventually become part of a global financial system centered on the US dollar and shaped at Bretton Woods. Paul Hsiao, Senior Asset Allocation Strategist Americas form UBS Chief Investment Office, explains the evolution and global impact of the US capital markets. Host: Daniel Cassidy

Defense spending is a focus as NATO leaders meet on Wednesday. Obviously, total defense spending is rising in most economies. Markets tend to get too excited about what that means for growth. Defense spending drips into the economy slowly. It will take the US more than three years to rebuild some of its missile stockpiles after the Gulf war, spreading the economic consequences.

The US employment report was a convenient reminder not to put too much emphasis onto a single unreliable data release. There were notable revisions, and the details showed swings in seasonal adjustments moving the figures in a rather maladjusted manner. The trends are still the same. In an uncertain policy environment, companies seem reluctant to hire, but are also not rushing to fire. The labor market situation does not make rate cuts urgent, but this plus the use of savings to pay for tariffs and gasoline prices does add some fragility to the US consumer.

On this week’s edition, Shane highlights how the United States of America has been celebrating its 250th birthday. We also review some of this week’s final opinions issued by the Supreme Court, along with take inventory of legislative items Congress is working to address ahead of the quickly approaching summer recess. Featured is Shane Lieberman, Senior Governmental Affairs Advisor, Governmental Affairs US. Host: Daniel Cassidy

A review of the latest employment data and what it reveals about the health of the US labor market. Plus, a review and preview of other notable macro data points of interest. Featured is Andrew Dubinsky, Senior US Economist, UBS Chief Investment Office. Host: Daniel Cassidy