Category: UBS

  • UBS sees stable EUR/GBP with slight GBP advantage By Investing.com

    UBS Bank indicated on Tuesday a stable outlook for an average With a slight bearish bias for the pair, the stability is attributed to similar monetary policy cycles between the Bank of England and the European Central Bank. UBS noted that the Bank of England’s decision to cut interest rates…

  • UBS sees GBP/CHF range-bound amid central bank moves By Investing.com

    UBS’s latest comments on the currency pair point to a range trading outlook in the near term, with its analysis highlighting the contrasting monetary policies of the Swiss National Bank and the Bank of England. The bank noted that the Swiss National Bank is nearing the end of its interest…

  • UBS sees GBP/CHF range-bound amid central bank moves By Investing.com

    UBS’s latest comments on the currency pair point to a range trading outlook in the near term, with its analysis highlighting the contrasting monetary policies of the Swiss National Bank and the Bank of England. The bank noted that the Swiss National Bank is nearing the end of its interest…

  • UBS sees EUR/CHF slipping amid rate cuts By Investing.com

    UBS revised its forecast for the currency pair down slightly to 0.93 in the second half of 2024. The soft landing of the global economy has been good for the euro, but disappointing growth prospects in Europe have limited the pair’s advance. After recovering from a low of 0.92 in…

  • EUR/USD to grind higher to above 1.15 in 2025: UBS By Investing.com

    On Tuesday, UBS noted that a slowing US economy could weaken the US dollar as the Federal Reserve may begin to ease monetary policy. For investors, UBS sees the exchange rate, which has been in a range of 1.10-1.15, rising above 1.15 by 2025. The brokerage notes that any dips…

  • UBS looks to fade rallies in the US dollar, move into other G10 currencies

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  • Further dollar weakness not a given, EURUSD overshooting fundamentals: UBS By Investing.com

    The US dollar fell this week as stock markets recovered from early August declines, while expectations of a more dovish Federal Reserve policy continued. UBS Global Research analysts warn against assuming the US dollar will continue to fall. Although the euro has reached a new high against the US dollar…

  • UBS says doesn’t see reason for 50bp Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) rate cut in Sept

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  • Japan stock slump opens the door for increased buybacks- UBS By Investing.com

    The recent slide in Japanese stock markets may provide an opportunity for local companies to increase share buybacks, UBS said in a note, adding that Japanese stocks still offer value. Japanese stocks fell to their lowest levels in eight months on Monday, erasing all their gains this year and entering…

  • UBS upgrades China stocks to “most preferred” in Asia By Investing.com

    UBS said Chinese stocks were its top pick in Asia, with the firm forecasting strong single-digit returns by the end of 2024 on the back of improved earnings outlook and more policy support. UPS said China’s major internet companies are set to post stronger earnings, especially major e-commerce companies like…

  • Hedge funds make massive retreat from short yen positions, UBS says By Reuters

    Written by Summer Chen HONG KONG (Reuters) – Global hedge funds have largely pulled back from their bearish bets on the Japanese yen during the currency’s strong rally against the U.S. dollar over the past two weeks, according to a note to clients by UBS seen by Reuters on Tuesday.…

  • Trump tariffs at 60% would slam China’s economy, UBS says

    Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has said he could impose a 60% tariff on Chinese imports if he returns to the White House, and a new analysis predicts that would significantly slow the world’s second-largest economy and push it to the brink of recession. Given the effects of Trump’s tariffs…

  • UBS raises EUR/USD forecast amid US data and Fed rate cut prospects By Investing.com

    UBS revised its exchange rate forecasts, citing a lack of strength in the US dollar despite expectations that some political events would support it. Contrary to these expectations, gold and bitcoin prices rose, but not the US dollar. UBS’s adjustment reflects a complex interplay of factors, including recent weak U.S.…

  • UBS raises EUR/USD forecast amid US data and Fed rate cut prospects By Investing.com

    UBS revised its exchange rate forecasts, citing a lack of strength in the US dollar despite expectations that some political events would support it. Contrary to these expectations, gold and bitcoin prices rose, but not the US dollar. UBS’s adjustment reflects a complex interplay of factors, including recent weak U.S.…

  • UBS raises EUR/USD forecast amid US data and Fed rate cut prospects By Investing.com

    UBS revised its exchange rate forecasts, citing a lack of strength in the US dollar despite expectations that some political events would support it. Contrary to these expectations, gold and bitcoin prices rose, but not the US dollar. UBS’s adjustment reflects a complex interplay of factors, including recent weak U.S.…

  • UBS answers 10 key investors questions By Investing.com

    In a note to clients this week, analysts at UBS addressed a range of investor concerns, and offered insights on how to navigate the complex market landscape. Geopolitical risk and portfolio resilience: As geopolitical tensions persist, UBS warns against reactive shifts in portfolios. Instead, investors should focus on building resilient…

  • UBS: Average wealth in Israel rose in 2023

    Israel ranked 18th in the UBS Global Wealth Report with an average wealth of $260,000 per adult in 2023, up 14% from 2022 and outpacing the global average growth of 4.2%. According to the Swiss bank, median wealth growth in Israel was much weaker, indicating that wealth is growing much…

  • UBS revises NZD/USD forecast, expects RBNZ rate cut in August By Investing.com

    UBS has updated its forecast for the New Zealand dollar (NZD), expecting a weaker-than-expected performance against its G10 peers, including the US dollar. The adjustment follows a previous warning on May 30 that the pair was on thin ice due to a mismatch between net long positions and growth expectations.…

  • UBS maintains EUR/USD longer-term target at 1.0500 post French election By Investing.com

    UBS kept its long-term target for the exchange rate at 1.0500, following the French parliamentary elections, citing weakness in the far-right National Rally party and a strong showing by President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist party. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the formation and composition of the new French government, UBS highlighted that…

  • Tesla is downgraded by UBS due to valuation concerns

    Jason Doy Tesla (NASDAQ: Tesla) fell in early trading on Friday after UBS downgraded the electric vehicle giant to a sell rating from neutral. UBS analyst Joseph Spak and his team noted that Tesla (TSLA) is trading in a bullish direction. Future growth initiatives are expected to decline. “Tesla is…