Global Investment Returns Yearbook 2025

With 125 years of data, the UBS Global Investment Returns Yearbook 2025 provides the historical evidence and perspective needed to underpin future investment strategy. Discover how the first quarter of the 21st century’s market performance compares with that of the 20th century.

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  • Investing under Trump 2.0: Uncertainty and market volatility could persist as Trump’s policies take shape. But investors can bolster their portfolios by positioning for several enduring trends.
  • CIO House View: the impact of current economic trends on asset allocation based on our assessment of the global economy and financial markets.
  • Market News: Get the big picture on the world's markets, with our expert insights and analysis.
  • Exclusive events: Be in the know with our latest thought-leadership events in Asia Pacific.

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Investing under Trump 2.0

CIO Alert: US stocks rebound on hopes over trade and earnings

22 Apr 2025

US equities rallied on Tuesday as positive signals from the White House on trade talks and earnings optimism lifted sentiment. While volatility will likely continue until there’s more clarity on tariffs, we expect US equities to finish the year higher and continue to see gold, quality bonds, and hedge funds as attractive means of managing near-term market swings.

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How is President Trump affecting sustainability?

22 Apr 2025

While some sustainability-related policies may be rolled back, we do not anticipate wholesale changes, and we continue to see attractive growth opportunities in the sustainable investing field.

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CIO Alert: Markets fret over Fed independence

21 Apr 2025

Stocks, longer-duration bonds, and the US dollar fell, after President Trump’s criticism of Fed Chair Powell contributed to fears over Fed independence. While we see medium-term upside for both stocks and bonds, investors should prepare for a volatile path ahead.

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UBS Asian Investment Conference (AIC) 2024

UBS Wealth Insights 2025

16 January 2025

Our annual flagship event underpins our commitment to develop a world-class platform to bring our CIO House View alongside independent, insightful, and timely content from global experts and renowned opinion leaders to exchange views and share latest insights for the year ahead.

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Mid-Year Outlook 2024: The new momentum

UBS Mid-Year Outlook 2024: The new momentum

20 June, 2024

An annual flagship event where we invite our experts from Chief Investment Office and leading industry experts as they navigate the intricate landscape of macroeconomics and investing, offering insights on how investors can reinvigorate their portfolios with fresh momentum.

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UBS Asian Investment Conference (AIC) 2024

UBS Asian Investment Conference (AIC) 2024

28 – 29 May 2024

UBS Asian Investment Conference (AIC) 2024 is one of the most important investment forums in Asia Pacific and we are excited to bring corporate leaders and global investors together once again in Hong Kong.

This year’s AIC throws light on key investment debates including inflation, policy, growth and reform. We also deep dive into opportunities in Gen AI, new energy, explore how our cities can thrive, and illuminate the profound scientific breakthroughs in neuroscience.

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