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July 7, 2026

Navigate AI Volatility With Diversification And Selectivity

Daily UpdateCommoditiesEquitiesFXIndustrialsInformation Technology

UBS maintains a positive outlook on the AI theme despite recent market volatility, emphasizing the need for selective exposure to semiconductor equipment and infrastructure. Concurrently, the report highlights European defense spending as a structural investment opportunity.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Semiconductor valuations remain reasonable compared to historical peaks despite ongoing volatility.
  • 2.UBS advocates for a strategy of diversification and selectivity within the AI ecosystem to manage emerging risks.
  • 3.European defense spending is set to continue as NATO aims to boost regional capabilities amid structural geopolitical shifts.

Table of Contents

  • Navigate AI volatility with diversification and selectivity
  • Caught our attention
  • Market update
  • Global asset class preferences definitions
  • Appendix

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Authors

Mark HaefeleDelwin Kurnia LimasDaisy TsengThemis Themistocleous

Securities

Philadelphia Semiconductor IndexSamsung Electronics

Themes

AI Infrastructure CapexDefense and European Infrastructure

Regions

EuropeGermanyUnited StatesJapan