The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished Tuesday (12 Nov.) unchanged from the day before. It ended exactly where it closed on 更多 Monday, down to the 10th decimal place, at 27691.4854488934. Numbers geeks delighted in trying to figure out the probability of such an occurrence.
The public phase of the impeachment inquiry began this week, coinciding with President Trump's meeting with Turkish President Erdogan. The UBS US Office of Public Policy looks at the potential timetable for a final House vote on impeachment, the broader political impact of impeachment, and issues related to Turkey and Syria. 更多
In a recent blog, "3 Reasons to Talk to Millennials about Thematic Investing," we discussed why thematic investing tends to resonate with younger investors. These reasons included: a focus on technology and sustainability, a long time horizon, and low barriers for entry-level investments. 更多
The trade negotiations between the US and China have advanced in recent weeks, and some sort of an interim deal now appears increasingly likely. The Chief Investment Office (CIO) believe US President Donald Trump has become more aware of the potential negative economic and political consequences of his trade agenda. 更多
The S&P 500 reached another record high on Thursday and after the White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow said US and Chinese negotiators were “getting close” to a Phase 1 deal. 更多
Art Cashin, the Director of Floor Operations at the NYSE for UBS, discusses the latest news and events impacting the markets. This week, Art provides takeaways from Fed Chair Jerome Powell's semi-annual Congressional testimony, market implications of this week's impeachment hearings, the latest on trade and the week ahead. 更多
Sometimes nature has a way of testing our preparedness for emergencies. In the Northeast, we see it every year when the first winter storm warning has people rushing to convenience stores to make sure they have enough flashlights, batteries, powdered milk and canned food to survive Armageddon. 更多
The recent trend in hard economic data continues: overall weakness centered on manufacturing, offset by greater resilience in consumption. 更多
Since protests erupted in mid-October, the approval ratings of Sebastian Piñera's administration have plummeted to the mid-teens and forced him to respond by announcing numerous measures, the most notable of which is the opening up of the possibility to modify the constitution. 更多
Gold has dropped to three-month low of just under USD 1,460/oz; silver is at risk of declining toward its 200-day moving average, but UBS CIO still has faith in the precious metals. 更多
US President Donald Trump has renewed his call for easier monetary policy from the US Federal Reserve, calling for rates to be reduced below zero. In a speech to the Economic Club of New York, President Trump said negative rates gave other countries a competitive advantage over the US complaining that "our Federal Reserve doesn't let us do it." 更多
The German government wants to invest in the shift to environmentally friendly transport and is also promoting hydrogen technology for battery operation. CIO automotive analyst Rolf Ganter explains why openness to technological ideas is important and what the topic of “smart mobility” has to do with the ongoing consolidation within the industry. 更多
US President Donald Trump will address the Economic Club of New York later today. Attendees and global investors alike will eagerly await any mention of tariff policy or China trade negotiations. 更多
When selecting workplace benefits, many individuals have difficulty determining which benefits they need and how much. Answers to these questions vary from one family to the next, but approaching these decisions through the lens of your financial plan can help simplify the process. But, before determining what's right for you, it's important to have an understanding of how each benefit works along with how they can impact you today and in the future. 更多
PWM and The Banker from the FT named UBS "Best Private Bank for Sustainable Investing" and "Best Private Bank for Ultra High Net Worth Clients" in 2019, recognizing the bank's position as an industry leader in these segments. 更多
"A wealth of information creates a poverty of attention." -Herbert Simon 更多
We just recently completed our annual CIO Forum with events in both Los Angeles and Washington. In contrast to last year’s program, which focused upon the transformative impact from innovation and rapid technological change, this year’s events centered around the theme "Risk: From Chance to Choice." 更多
Singles’ Day, the world’s largest one-day online shopping event, is setting records again this year. 更多
Last week we wrote in our month-end performance blog that the market should not expect a boring period ahead solely due to easing trade tensions, and Thursday's move in the 10-year US Treasury yield supports that view. 更多
