UBS CEO Warns of Investor Complacency Amid Rising Geopolitical and Economic Risks
In an interview with CNBC on Wednesday, UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti warned that investors are showing signs of complacency despite growing geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties. He noted that the current environment should be more volatile than it is, pointing to factors such as rising inflation, higher borrowing costs, and ongoing conflicts in Iran and Ukraine. Ermotti highlighted how strong investment in AI and data centers has supported market growth but cautioned against underestimating risks. President Donald Trump claimed the war with Iran would end after November's midterm elections, though investor Peter Schiff dismissed this as a
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