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Oct 2025
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Carmakers are falling back in love with ...

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A UBS fund has 30 per cent of its portfolio tied to the failed First Brands Group, and carmakers across much of the world are scaling back on electric vehicle plans. Plus, international investors are returning to China’s start-up scene, in addition to assets across emerging markets. 


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UBS fund holds 30% exposure linked to First Brands

Why carmakers are falling back in love with petrol

Global investors stage cautious return to Chinese start-ups

Emerging markets roar back with biggest stock rally in 15 years


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