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In September, gold rose to new all-time highs, approaching USD 3,700 per oz. The upward move reflected several factors.

The start of autumn marks a turning point for the Federal Reserve; our rate outlook is shifting accordingly.

Overly defensive positioning has failed to benefit from fluctuations stemming from tariff tensions.

The prospect of continued Fed rate cuts will weigh on the US dollar

The prospect of lower oil prices and possible Fed easing is benign for most G10 currencies.

Risk appetite for equities holds firm, yet diversification is paramount.

UBP is taking a three-pronged approach to elevate its private market business as the Swiss bank seeks to deliver a high-quality experience in the increasingly competitive alternatives space, where virtually all private banks are now offering access to differentiated private market investments.

Peter Kinsella, UBP’s Global Head of FX and Commodity Strategy, discussed the outlook for the USD with Andreas Koenig, Amundi’s Head of Currency Management.

The potential of US equities is being tested by the compression of the risk premium.

On 9 July, President Trump’s 90-day tariff suspension is set to expire. What will this mean for investors?

Since early November 2024, the gold price has risen from USD 2,600 to highs of above USD 3,500 per ounce. The precious metal received additional support in early February when investors realised that Donald Trump was serious about his tariff programme.

Observers and investors were expecting the US dollar to go up in value. This was without counting on the new US administration’s erratic policymaking and announcements on tariffs. Where is it going next and what other factors are affecting the greenback?