UBS
May 21, 2026
House View Monthly Extended
Monthly UpdateEquitiesRates Govt BondsRates CreditInformation TechnologyFinancials
UBS maintains an Attractive rating for global equities and high-quality bonds, projecting 20% global earnings growth in 2026 despite the Middle East conflict and a closed Strait of Hormuz.
Key Takeaways
- 1.UBS maintains an Attractive view on global equities, specifically in the US, Switzerland, China, and emerging markets, citing robust earnings and structural tailwinds.
- 2.In fixed income, quality is preferred; the report recommends locking in yields in high grade, investment grade, and emerging market bonds while remaining neutral on high yield.
- 3.Geopolitical risks in the Middle East, specifically the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, remain the primary threat to growth and the driver of energy-led inflation.
Table of Contents
- Investment views
- Asset class outlook
- Risk scenarios
- Asset class preferences
- Macro economic outlook
- Asset class views
- Summary of major asset classes
- Appendix
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Authors
Mark HaefeleDirk Effenberger
Securities
MSCI AC World IndexSPXXAUBrent Crude Oil
Themes
AI Monetization & Capex ExpansionGeopolitical Hedge StrategyEnergy-Led Inflation Risks
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAsia PacificUnited StatesChinaSwitzerland
