UBS On-Air: Market Moves Client Strategy Office

Join us for a fireside chat that Mark Axelowitz, Managing Director and UBS Private Wealth Advisor and Solita Marcelli, Chief Investment Officer for CIO Americas, hosted with Bill Ackman, Founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, and Ryan Israel, Chief Investment Officer at Pershing Square Capital Management.

We take inventory of recent market performance and drivers, along with consider the prospects for downside in the markets if certain near-term macro and micro factors disappoint investor expectations - including this week’s key April inflation prints. Featured is Jason Draho, Head of Asset Allocation Americas, UBS Chief Investment Office. Host: Daniel Cassidy

On this episode of 3-Levels, Justin and Ainsley explain the differences between traditional accounts and Roth accounts, including considerations when it comes to contributions, frequency of account reviews, and taxes. Featured are Justin Waring, Senior Total Wealth Strategist, and Ainsley Carbone, Retirement Strategist, from the UBS Chief Investment Office. Host: Daniel Cassidy

More details are emerging about US President Biden’s imminent US consumer tax increases. Some of the tax changes are sizable, with suggestions that consumers of electric vehicles from China could be set at over 100%. Steel and aluminum consumers will also pay more to the US Treasury. However, the economic impact is likely to be muted. US President Trump’s taxes on intermediate goods generally squeezed US corporate profits more than they raised consumer prices, and the US is not a big consumer of electric vehicles from China.

Following a pause of arms shipments to Israel from the US, Shane outlines what the response has consisted of and what might come next. We also cover this week’s efforts to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson from his post, along with the testimonies on Capitol Hill surrounding antisemitism across US school campuses. Featured is Shane Lieberman, Senior Governmental Affairs Advisors, Governmental Affairs US. Host: Daniel Cassidy

We revisit our conversation on the emerging markets and outline CIO’s current thinking when it comes to equity and fixed income positioning within the broader asset class. We also explore risk factors, spanning inflation to geopolitical concerns. Featured is Chi Amaechi, Emerging Markets Strategist, UBS Chief Investment Office. Host: Daniel Cassidy