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July 1, 2026

Daily US

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UBS maintains a positive outlook for global equities as AI demand and easing supply-chain pressures support a broadening market rally. Central banks are expected to maintain steady policy, avoiding aggressive rate hikes.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Global equities maintain a positive outlook with expectations for broadened market leadership.
  • 2.AI-related capital expenditure and demand are expected to continue supporting market gains.
  • 3.Central banks, including the Federal Reserve, are not expected to hike rates aggressively.

Table of Contents

  • Thought of the day
  • AI-related growth should continue to underpin market gains.
  • A catch-up from cyclical sectors could broaden the rally.
  • What to watch: 2 July
  • Central bank policies should not be an obstacle to further equity gains.
  • Caught our attention
  • Market update
  • Appendix

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Authors

Ulrike Hoffmann-BurchardiMark HaefeleDaisy TsengDavid LefkowitzNadia Lovell

Securities

SPXNikkei 225

Themes

AI Infrastructure InvestmentCorporate Governance Reforms in Japan

Regions

GlobalEuropeUnited StatesJapanAustralia