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May 20, 2026

House View Daily Asia

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UBS advises investors to stay disciplined and diversified amid geopolitical uncertainty involving Iran and the US. They highlight the resilience of global growth and structural opportunities in AI and the electrification of the power sector.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Maintain investment discipline and a clear plan to navigate volatility caused by shifting geopolitical headlines and inflation risks.
  • 2.Stay invested to avoid real wealth erosion; markets are expected to deliver positive returns over the balance of 2026 supported by earnings growth.
  • 3.Diversification is critical as single-stock and sector volatility rises; include exposure to quality bonds, gold, and commodities.

Table of Contents

  • From the studio
  • Thought of the day
  • Have a clear plan and stay disciplined
  • Staying invested is more likely to be rewarded than trying to time the market
  • What to watch: 20 May
  • Caught our attention
  • Market update
  • Global asset class preferences definitions
  • Appendix
  • Risk Information

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Authors

Min Lan TanMark HaefeleVincent HeaneyAlison ParumsDaisy Tseng

Securities

NVDANextEra EnergyDominion EnergyAES CorpCEGCalpine Corporation

Themes

AI MonetizationElectrification and Energy TransitionGeopolitical Resilience

Regions

North AmericaAsia PacificEuropeUnited StatesIranUnited Kingdom