Will new tariff policies derail economic momentum in the US? Does gold have further room to rally in 2025? Will the global easing cycle continue to gain traction in 2025? CIO's Belinda Peeters brings you the latest on this week's market themes.
Apr 2025
Viewpoints with Burkhard Varnholt - A global markets podcast (Ep. 32)
How much longer will uncertainty last, and where might it all settle? Burkhard weighs in as investors continue to navigate everything from policy pivots to Fed independence to inflation, and much more. Plus, thoughts on how investors should react to a market recovery (or a deeper ... Show More
11m 53s
Nov 2023
Macro Monthly Podcast with UBS Asset Management
Hear from top investment professionals from the UBS Asset Management’s Multi-Asset Team, this month featuring Evan Brown, Portfolio Manager and Head of Multi-Asset Strategy, and Enrique Davila, Multi-Asset Investment Specialist.
19m 14s
Jan 2025
US Markets Wrap: What impact will Trump's presidency have on crude oil? And will gold prices retest all-time highs in the near future?
Dilin Wu, Research Strategist at Pepperstone shares her insights on whether the positivity in the markets right now is just but a short-term bounce, risk of possible tariffs impacting the bottom line of corporates, potential impact that Trump’s presidency might have on crude oil ... Show More
8m 20s
Mar 2025
The week begins on a risk-off note
<p>US inflation concerns intensified, with the core PCE rising 2.8% year-on-year, fuelling fears of stagflation. Tariffs remain a significant concern, with the US poised to unveil new measures on Wednesday. The EU is bracing itself for a potential 20% tariff, and Goldman Sachs ha ... Show More
12m 22s
Apr 2025
Markets Rattled By Tariff Latest… And If There’s More Downside Ahead 4/7/25
<p>The market sell-off rolls as the major indices whipsaw to start the week. How the latest tariff headlines are swinging stocks, and what an additional 50% tariff on China will mean in the trade war. We break down the threats, reactions, and strategy for navigating the volatilit ... Show More
43m 48s
Sep 2025
Summers on President Trump vs. the Fed, Battle Over America’s Jobs Data, Australia Gold Rush 2.0
This week, former US Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers comments on why the markets have been slow to react to President Trump's efforts to fire Lisa Cook and further change the composition of the FOMC. And, concerns about BLS politicization are growing - what is the real pro ... Show More
48m 3s
Oct 2024
US Markets Wrap: Gold surges to record high near US$2,700 amid high US yields, good US data
Sevasti Balafas, CEO of GoalVest shares her insights on the latest surge in gold prices, boosted by uncertainty surrounding US elections. She also weighs in on the optimism playing out in the markets, and whether utilities is a space to actively look at right now as Microsoft, Am ... Show More
9m 31s
Oct 2025
Turbulence, tensions & turnarounds
Markets swung wildly last week as easing US-China trade tensions clashed with fresh regional bank fears. While Wall Street rebounded on Friday, Europe lagged amid banking and defence sector woes. Bond yields fell, gold slipped, and this morning Asia rallied on Japanese political ... Show More
10m 26s