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June 1, 2026

Macro Quarterly

Quarterly UpdateCommoditiesEquitiesFXFinancialsInformation Technology

UBS forecasts continued resilience in the global economy and maintains an overweight position in global equities for Q3 2026. Despite sticky inflation and the potential for Fed rate hikes, broad-based earnings growth, particularly in AI-related sectors, is expected to support ongoing market gains.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Global economy shows resilience supported by US labor market and manufacturing activity.
  • 2.US core inflation remains sticky, keeping Fed rate hikes on the table despite falling oil prices.
  • 3.AI hardware spending fuels earnings growth, but diversification is recommended due to crowding.

Table of Contents

  • The bull market can survive higher rates
  • Resilient growth, sticky inflation
  • Markets can withstand Fed hikes
  • Asset allocation
  • Asset class views

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Authors

Evan Brown

Securities

S&P 500MSCI EM

Themes

AI Capital Expenditure BoomMonetary Policy NormalizationSticky Inflation

Regions

GlobalAsia PacificEuropeUnited StatesJapanSwitzerland