UBS On-Air: Market Moves

We start the week by reflecting on market performance in the early days of 2026, along with last week’s flurry of policy announcements and economic data releases. Jason explains what this all means for the investment outlook, and the prospects for further Fed rate cuts. Featured is Jason Draho, Head of Asset Allocation Americas, UBS Chief Investment Office. Host: Shiavon Chatman

The US Department of Justice launched a criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve and Fed Chair Powell. In an unusually explicit statement, Powell suggested that this was because of the Fed’s refusal to meet US President Trump’s demands for rate cuts. Bond and currency market reactions signal concerns this may be a challenge to Fed independence.

Tune in at the start of the trading week 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 what’s the signal, and what’s just noise in the markets. Recorded on 11 January 2026.

Hear from members of the UBS Chief Investment Office fixed income team as they provide a performance and positioning update across fixed income sub-sectors. Featured are Leslie Falconio, Head of Taxable Fixed Income Strategy Americas, Sudip Mukherjee, Senior Municipal Strategist Americas, along with Senior Fixed Income Strategists’ Barry McAlinden, Frank Sileo, & Letty Zemaitis, from the UBS Chief Investment Office.

Fresh off the release of the December employment numbers, Paul drops by to reflect on the data and health checks the U.S. labor market. Plus, a look at growth expectations for the U.S. economy in 2026, and an outlook for monetary policy against the current macro backdrop. Featured is Paul Hsiao, Asset Allocation Strategist, UBS Chief Investment Office. Host: Daniel Cassidy