Union Bancaire Privée
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
