Report published September 24, 2026
Build Resilience Through Portfolio Diversification – UBS Daily Update
UBS · September 24, 2026
UBS advises staying positioned for equity upside while hedging volatility and inflation risks through capital preservation strategies, broad commodities, and alternative assets. Key macro developments include the SNB rate hold, the White House denying a diesel export ban, and continued policy support for the Singapore dollar.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.Maintain equity exposure while building resilience through capital preservation strategies, broad commodities, and alternatives as market volatility persists.
- 2.The Swiss National Bank is expected to keep rates at 0% at its September meeting, with UBS forecasting a 25-basis-point hike in June next year, though risks of an earlier move have grown.
- 3.The White House denied reports of a 90-day diesel export ban; UBS remains constructive on crude oil prices due to Middle East uncertainty and low global inventories.
Table of Contents
- Thought of the day
- Utilize capital preservation strategies to manage potential volatility
- What to watch: 24 September
- Caught our attention
- Market update
Report data
Market update (23 Sep 2026) — as of September 23, 2026.
| Metric | Estimate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| US 10-year Treasury yield | 5.11% | Yield topped 5.1% for the first time since 2007 on strong US data and weak 5-year auction. |
| Brent crude price | 104 USD/bbl | Brent rose amid stalled US-Iran discussions and tight supply. |
| US diesel exports | 1.6 million barrels a day | Record high exports in August cited following denial of export ban. |
| Singapore core inflation | 2.2 % YoY | Accelerated for a third consecutive month to reach its highest level in nearly two years. |
| Switzerland August inflation | 0.8 % YoY | Surprised to the upside versus 0.5% expected. |
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