UBS Morning audio comment: Managing a “no deal” world
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There has been no real progress on an Iran-US deal, but markets are getting used to that. Consumers are still managing to spend. https://secure.ubs.com/campaign/r/?id=t606882d4,14d6e557,28e549b3&campID=U
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The desk interprets the current lack of tangible progress in the Iran-US negotiations as a significant driver for muted market reactions, particularly concerning oil prices. Despite a recent uptick in oil, as noted by UBS's Paul Donovan, this has prompted a broader sense of skepticism among investors about geopolitical developments. Per the full note, this uncertainty is compounded by weak investment data from Japan and ongoing inflation concerns across developed economies. As markets absorb these signals, particularly in oil-sensitive currencies, traders should remain alert to any decisive statements from Iran or shifts in central bank policies that might alter the prevailing narrative.