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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.

Headlines about a potential ceasefire in the Middle East have started to appear, though visibility on the geopolitical outcome remains limited.

The recent escalation in the Middle East has materially changed the tone of markets and prompted us to revise our base case scenario, notably on energy.

Back in January, the dominant narrative in private credit was that negative headlines pointed to isolated events and a normalisation of flows, not systemic credit stress. Today, the picture is evolving.

As the Middle East conflict enters its fifth week, recent developments are pointing to a clear shift from an initial oil disruption towards a broadening supply shock.

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UBP has been honoured this year with two prestigious awards at the WealthBriefing European Awards: Best Private Bank – Wealth Planning Team and Best Wealth Management Business Servicing the Nordic Region.

The Swiss franc is once again confirming its status as a major reserve currency, one that is particularly significant at a time when instability in the Middle East is causing major turbulence in global geopolitics. However, the franc’s secular strength has a downside.

The prospect of a prolonged Middle East conflict is unsettling financial markets, as investors weigh the potential macroeconomic consequences.