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February 9, 2026

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UBP highlights a global cyclical recovery driven by AI investment and infrastructure, upgrading its gold target to $6,000/oz. While maintaining a pro-risk stance, the bank advocates for broader allocation across cyclical sectors and defensive hedges like gold.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Central bank gold purchases are expected to drive prices higher, with UBP raising its price target to USD 6,000 per oz by year-end 2026.
  • 2.US and Asian technology valuations remain justified by growth in cloud computing and productivity gains from AI.
  • 3.Metals and critical materials are essential building blocks for the AI and electrification cycles, leading to an increased exposure in the materials sector.

Table of Contents

  • Editorial
  • Key themes & risks
  • Macroeconomics & Strategy
  • Asset allocation
  • Equities
  • Fixed Income
  • Hedge Funds
  • Private Markets
  • Currencies and Commodities
  • Market monitor

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Authors

Michaël LokNicolas Laroche

Securities

SPXSilverXAUUS 10-Year Treasury

Themes

AI-Driven Productivity BoomGeoeconomics and Energy IndependenceGeopolitical Fragmentation

Regions

North AmericaEuropeAsia PacificUnited StatesGermanyJapan