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June 19, 2026

Bond Markets

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UBS highlights strategies for bond investors to capture carry yields via high-quality corporate debt while maintaining selectivity amid geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties. The report provides curated bond baskets across USD, EUR, CHF, and GBP.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Global bond markets present an opportunity to lock in attractive yields by adding quality bonds, particularly in short- and medium-maturity segments.
  • 2.Maintain a selective, risk-aware approach in corporate bonds due to tight credit spreads and a fragile macro environment.
  • 3.Cross-border bonds can help capture mispriced credit risk premiums arising from home bias while offering regional and sector diversification.

Table of Contents

  • Bond markets
  • Overview of our Messages in Focus
  • More recommendations and related research
  • Bond investment themes
  • Quality income
  • Bond valuation: Quality income
  • Quality income (USD)
  • Quality income (EUR)
  • Quality income (CHF)
  • Quality income (GBP)
  • Selectivity matters
  • Bond valuation: Selectivity matters
  • Selectivity matters (USD)
  • Selectivity matters (EUR)
  • Selectivity matters (CHF)
  • Selectivity matters (GBP)
  • Cross-border bonds
  • Bond valuation: Cross-border bonds
  • Cross-border bonds (USD)
  • Cross-border bonds (EUR)
  • Appendix
  • UBS CIO risk views
  • UBS CIO valuation views

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Authors

Fabrice SchwarzmannThomas WackerRochus BaumgartnerAlexandra BossertGeoff WanChris Ptak

Securities

AT&TNetflix USD 4.875 2030

Themes

Quality incomeSelectivity mattersCross-border bonds

Regions

North AmericaEuropeUnited StatesSwitzerlandGermany