UBS Wealth Management: Underweight Equities

UBS Wealth Management: Underweight Equities

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The video discusses the ongoing trade tensions and their impact on economic data, particularly in manufacturing. It highlights the potential risks of new tariffs affecting the consumer economy and suggests investment strategies like carry strategies and higher quality credits. The discussion also covers the challenges of managing risks in a volatile trade policy environment and the importance of balancing downside protection with upside potential.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main economic indicators showing the impact of trade tensions?

Manufacturing data

Retail sales data

Housing market data

Unemployment rate

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What investment strategy is suggested as having a better risk-reward in the near term?

Overweight in equities

Investing in technology stocks

Investing in real estate

Carry strategies and earning a coupon

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of bonds are recommended for US investors seeking higher quality credits?

Municipal bonds

U.S. dollar-denominated emerging market sovereign bonds

Corporate junk bonds

Treasury bonds

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a challenge mentioned in the context of trade policy changes?

Switching strategies quickly

Understanding consumer behavior

Predicting interest rate changes

Forecasting inflation rates

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential market condition when the stock market is performing well?

Higher inflation

Decreased interest rates

Increased trade tensions

Stable currency exchange rates