UBS
June 1, 2026
Extending the Ceasefire
Daily UpdateCommoditiesMacro Economic IndicatorsRates Govt BondsConsumer StaplesEnergy
UBS reports caution in energy markets over US-Iran ceasefire terms while noting mixed inflation signals across Japan and Germany.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Energy markets remain cautious regarding the potential extension of a US-Iran 'ceasefire' as final approvals from President Trump are pending.
- 2.Japanese inflation in May was lower than expected, though figures are likely obscured by government subsidies and favorable comparisons to previous rice prices.
- 3.German inflation is expected to remain static with no evidence of second-round effects, raising questions about the necessity of interest rate increases.
Table of Contents
- Audio
- Global asset class preferences definitions
- Appendix
- Risk information
- Generic investment research – Risk information
- Important Information About Sustainable Investing Strategies
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Authors
Paul Donovan
Themes
Geopolitical Tension & Energy SupplyGlobal Inflation DivergenceMonetary Policy Stance
Regions
North AmericaMiddle EastAsia PacificUnited StatesIranJapan
