Trading places

Trading places

Contrasting views from U.S. and Hong Kong investors on tariff dispute

Both equally optimistic about economy…

…but U.S. investors more confident about personal finances


U.S. and Hong Kong investors believe volatility is temporary

Hong Kong investors view trade war as more likely


Both sides see trade war as having negative impact


U.S. and Hong Kong investors handle volatility differently

Likely investor response to a trade
war


About the survey

UBS Wealth Management Americas has been tracking business owner sentiment on a quarterly basis since Q4 2016. For the most recent report, we surveyed 286 business owners from April 13 – 15, 2018. Business owners have at least $250k in annual revenue and at least one employee besides themselves.