Report published August 17, 2026
UBS House View: Top 10 Questions Answered on Market Outlook and Portfolio Positioning
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- UBS
- Report date
- August 17, 2026
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Authors / editors: Christopher Swann (Strategist), Vincent Heaney (Strategist)
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UBS CIO expects US and global equities to trend higher supported by broadening earnings, while the Fed remains on hold in 2H26. Investors are advised to diversify away from concentrated megacap tech positions into quality fixed income, international equities, commodities, and selective private markets.
Key Takeaways
- 1.The Fed is expected to keep rates unchanged in 2H26 under Chair Kevin Warsh amid emerging disinflation, creating an attractive risk-reward for short- and medium-duration quality bonds.
- 2.US equities are projected to push higher with S&P 500 reaching 8,200 by June 2027, but investors should broaden exposure beyond megacap tech into cyclicals, health care, financials, industrials, and utilities.
- 3.Global equity earnings are set to broaden outside the US, with Eurozone profits rebounding and MSCI Asia ex-Japan earnings forecast to expand 72% in 2026.
Table of Contents
- What does the Warsh era mean for Fed policy?
- How can I broaden beyond tech in US equities?
- How can I invest in transformational innovation?
- How can investors find income?
- How to diversify with alternatives?
- Why should investors broaden beyond US stocks?
- What does the US-Iran conflict mean for markets?
- What is next for commodities?
- Should investors worry about private credit?
- What role can gold play in portfolios?
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Key figures extracted from this report
| Metric | Estimate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Funds Target Rate Range | 3.50-3.75% | The FOMC kept the federal funds rate unchanged at 3.50-3.75% in July. |
| US Core CPI Inflation (YoY) | 2.5% | Annual core rate moderated to 2.5% in July compared with 2.6% in June. |
| S&P 500 Index Target | 8200 points | UBS projection for the S&P 500 index level by June 2027. |
| S&P 500 EPS | 335 USD | UBS S&P 500 EPS forecast for 2026. |
| S&P 500 EPS | 375 USD | UBS S&P 500 EPS forecast for 2027. |
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Reported Data Context
- Federal Funds Target Rate Range: 3.50-3.75 % (July 2026) · Source: Federal Reserve
- US Core CPI Inflation (YoY): 2.5 % (July 2026)
- S&P 500 Index Target: 8200 points (June 2027) · Source: UBS CIO
- S&P 500 EPS: 335 USD (2026) · Source: UBS CIO
- S&P 500 EPS: 375 USD (2027) · Source: UBS CIO