UBS On-Air: Market Moves

The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland has returned, and Burkhard shares some boots-on-the-ground perspective on a range of developments spanning Greenland to the idea of a virtual “28th state” in the European Union. Plus, thoughts on the upcoming snap-election in Japan, and the Bank of Japan’s potential path forward on rates.

Our conversation spotlights an important retirement savings change taking effect in 2026 as part of the SECURE 2.0 Act. For certain high wage earners, catch-up contributions will be required to be made on a Roth basis, which means they’ll be taxed at the time of contribution rather than at withdrawal. Tune in to learn about what’s changing, why this matters, and what to do about it. Featured are Ainsley Carbone, Retirement Strategist, and Justin Waring, Head UBS Wealth Way Strategy & Solutions. Host: Daniel Cassidy

Policy and geopolitics continue to dominate the headlines early in 2026, with the latest development being President Trump’s efforts to gain control of Greenland. Other policy-related stories that also matter for the markets just as much, include questions about Fed leadership, expected policy announcements from President Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, and a snap election in Japan. Jason Draho, Head of Asset Allocation Americas, covers these developments and implications to CIO’s investment outlook. Host: Daniel Cassidy

Investors and the US administration are likely to keep focus on the US Treasury bond market, which weakened modestly in the wake of US President Trump’s latest tariff threats. The implications of additional tariffs are more US inflation pressures and a further erosion of the USD’s status as a reserve currency. So far, bond investors do not seem to be taking the threats too seriously. Trump also threatened to tax US drinkers of champagne and Bordeaux, if French President Macron refuses to join the Board of Peace for Gaza. Markets seem inclined to dismiss this too.

Tune in at the start of the trading week ahead of the New York opening bell as Ulrike Hoffmann-Burchardi, CIO Americas and Head of Global Equities for UBS Wealth Management, briefs you on what’s the signal, and what’s just noise in the markets. Recorded on 19 January 2026.