UBS Investor Watch on the Year Ahead

In a world that is increasingly connected, the impact of geopolitical events—such as the global trade conflict, the upcoming US Presidential election, Brexit, political discord in multiple regions—is weighing on investors globally, causing the majority to feel uncertain. Business fundamentals that once were the backbone of how investors think about the market are now being usurped by a confusing geopolitical landscape. As a result, investors are now less likely to act.