14.04.2026
UBP Weekly View - Fragility persists in the Middle East
Following the announcement of a two-week US–Iran ceasefire on Tuesday, 7 April, risk assets were supported by the perception that the worst may have been avoided.
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20.04.2026
Investors reacted positively to a further de-escalation in the Middle East last week.
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