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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