UBS On-Air: Paul Donovan Daily Audio 'Inflation, disinflation, and deflation'
The UK actually managed to publish some data without delay or suspension. July inflation rates were slightly higher than expected, although disinflation forces are also evident. A 30.2% monthly increase in airfares did much to push the figures higher. This is almost certainly a seasonal adjustment distortion related to school holidays.
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UBS On-Air: Paul Donovan Daily Audio 'Nothing'
The global data calendar is unusually empty today, allowing investors a chance to speculate idly without any substantial information. This is particularly dangerous in the social media world of hashtag economics—fake news can spread faster and farther than the truth.
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Top of the Morning: CIO Strategy Snapshot - Data concerns of a different sort
Jason drops by to reflect on the recent July inflation prints and what the data suggests about the inflationary environment in the US. We also address concerns about potential political interference in producing economic data, preview Chair Jay Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole, and review CIO’s investment recommendations. Featured is Jason Draho, Head of Asset Allocation Americas, UBS Chief Investment Office. Host: Daniel Cassidy
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UBS On-Air: Paul Donovan Daily Audio 'Wars and trade wars'
Market reactions to Friday’s events in Alaska are likely to be muted. The Russia-Ukraine war is not producing many market significant outcomes. While US President Trump seems to be following Russian President Putin’s lead at the moment, the changeable nature of administration policy means investors are not likely to take any direction as certain.
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Ahead of the curve with Ulrike Hoffmann-Burchardi
Tune in every Monday morning ahead of the New York opening bell as Ulrike Hoffmann-Burchardi, CIO Americas and Head of Global Equities for UBS Wealth Management, briefs you on the most important market drivers in the week ahead, along with opportunities beyond the consensus. This week – progress on Russia-Ukraine peace talks, key retail earnings, and remarks from Fed Chair Powell.