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May 19, 2026

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UBS recommends a disciplined approach of staying invested and diversified to navigate geopolitical uncertainty and inflation risks. Key growth drivers include AI monetization and the electrification trend in the utilities sector.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Maintain investment discipline by having a clear plan and holding enough liquidity to weather market volatility.
  • 2.Stay invested to avoid missing market recoveries, as markets are expected to deliver positive returns through 2026 supported by earnings growth.
  • 3.Diversify across sectors, geographies, and asset classes (including gold and alternatives) to build resilience against shifting market regimes.

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
  • Appendix
  • Global asset class preferences definitions
  • Risk information
  • Generic investment research – Risk information

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Authors

Ulrike Hoffmann-BurchardiMark HaefeleDaisy TsengAlison ParumsVincent Heaney

Securities

NVDANEEDAESCEGSPX

Themes

Artificial Intelligence (AI) MonetizationElectrification and Grid InfrastructureGeopolitical Uncertainty (Iran)

Regions

North AmericaEuropeAsia PacificUnited StatesIranUnited Kingdom