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Join Mike Ryan, Chief Investment Officer Americas and Vinay Pande, Global Head of Trading Strategies and Head of Ultra High Net Worth Strategy, as they discuss the current volatility in the markets, the main drivers and what you should be doing today. They also take questions from our audience in a live Q&A session. As a firm providing wealth management services to clients, UBS Financial Services Inc. offers both investment advisory services and brokerage services. Investment advisory services and brokerage services are separate and distinct, differ in material ways and are governed by different laws and separate arrangements. It is important that clients understand the ways in which we conduct business and that they carefully read the agreements and disclosures that we provide to them about the products or services we offer. For more information visit our website at ubs.com/workingwithus. UBS Financial Services Inc. is a subsidiary of UBS AG. Member FINRA/SIPC.

It's Friday morning and that means it's time for the week in review and preview. We will recap this week's key market moving events – including the Fed meeting and market response – and preview what you can expect in the year ahead. Featured is Senior Equity Strategist Americas, David Lefkowitz from the UBS Chief Investment Office. As a firm providing wealth management services to clients, UBS Financial Services Inc. offers both investment advisory services and brokerage services. Investment advisory services and brokerage services are separate and distinct, differ in material ways and are governed by different laws and separate arrangements. It is important that clients understand the ways in which we conduct business and that they carefully read the agreements and disclosures that we provide to them about the products or services we offer. For more information visit our website at ubs.com/workingwithus. UBS Financial Services Inc. is a subsidiary of UBS AG. Member FINRA/SIPC.

Shane Lieberman, from the UBS US Office of Public Policy, joins the podcast to discuss the latest news out of the beltway and beyond. As a firm providing wealth management services to clients, UBS Financial Services Inc. offers both investment advisory services and brokerage services. Investment advisory services and brokerage services are separate and distinct, differ in material ways and are governed by different laws and separate arrangements. It is important that clients understand the ways in which we conduct business and that they carefully read the agreements and disclosures that we provide to them about the products or services we offer. For more information visit our website at ubs.com/workingwithus. UBS Financial Services Inc. is a subsidiary of UBS AG. Member FINRA/SIPC

Each week, Art Cashin, the Director of Floor Operations at the NYSE for UBS, discusses the latest news and events impacting the markets. This week: the December Fed meeting and Jerome Powell press conference, the US government shutdown, oil price weakness, reflections on 2018 and expectations for 2019. As a firm providing wealth management services to clients, UBS Financial Services Inc. offers both investment advisory services and brokerage services. Investment advisory services and brokerage services are separate and distinct, differ in material ways and are governed by different laws and separate arrangements. It is important that clients understand the ways in which we conduct business and that they carefully read the agreements and disclosures that we provide to them about the products or services we offer. For more information visit our website at ubs.com/workingwithus. UBS Financial Services Inc. is a subsidiary of UBS AG. Member FINRA/SIPC.

As 2019 peaks around the corner, we conclude our year-ahead conversation by discussing the emerging markets. We will reflect on what drove performance in the asset class throughout 2018, discuss the Chief Investment Office's expectations for the year-ahead and where opportunities exist. Featured is Regional Chief Investment Officer for the Emerging Markets, Jorge Mariscal from the UBS Chief Investment Office. As a firm providing wealth management services to clients, UBS Financial Services Inc. offers both investment advisory services and brokerage services. Investment advisory services and brokerage services are separate and distinct, differ in material ways and are governed by different laws and separate arrangements. It is important that clients understand the ways in which we conduct business and that they carefully read the agreements and disclosures that we provide to them about the products or services we offer. For more information visit our website at ubs.com/workingwithus. UBS Financial Services Inc. is a subsidiary of UBS AG. Member FINRA/SIPC.

Dec 19, 2018. Today on our special market commentary podcast with Mike Ryan, Chief Investment Officer Americas, we discuss and digest the market reaction to the FOMC's decision to raise rates by 25 basis points (as expected) and the subsequent language in their statement as well as the press conference with Fed Chair Jay Powell. As a firm providing wealth management services to clients, UBS Financial Services Inc. offers both investment advisory services and brokerage services. Investment advisory services and brokerage services are separate and distinct, differ in material ways and are governed by different laws and separate arrangements. It is important that clients understand the ways in which we conduct business and that they carefully read the agreements and disclosures that we provide to them about the products or services we offer. For more information visit our website at ubs.com/workingwithus. UBS Financial Services Inc. is a subsidiary of UBS AG. Member FINRA/SIPC.

Cryptocurrencies, blockchain and the year that was. As you prepare for the holiday season, we take a look at some of the exciting things that are coming within this space and where there may be some potential investment opportunities. Featured is Kevin Dennean, Information Technology and Communication Services Sector Strategist from the UBS Chief Investment Office Americas. As a firm providing wealth management services to clients, UBS Financial Services Inc. offers both investment advisory services and brokerage services. Investment advisory services and brokerage services are separate and distinct, differ in material ways and are governed by different laws and separate arrangements. It is important that clients understand the ways in which we conduct business and that they carefully read the agreements and disclosures that we provide to them about the products or services we offer. For more information visit our website at ubs.com/workingwithus. UBS Financial Services Inc. is a subsidiary of UBS AG. Member FINRA/SIPC.

At UBS, we are committed to the financial wellness and well-being of women and we are accomplishing that through education of our clients as well as our employees. These conversations revolve around how women can break the cycle of abdication and take control of their wealth. On today's podcast, we join forces with PIMCO's Cathleen Stahl, Global Head of Marketing, to discuss how women are redefining performance and understanding their own economic power. She is joined by UBS's Carey Shuffman, Head of the Women's Segment. This presentation is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be relied upon as investment advice or the basis for making any investment decisions. The views and opinions expressed may not be those of UBS Financial Services Inc. UBS Financial Services Inc. does not verify and does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information presented. PIMCO and UBS Financial Services Inc. are not affiliated. As a firm providing wealth management services to clients, UBS Financial Services Inc. offers both investment advisory services and brokerage services. Investment advisory services and brokerage services are separate and distinct, differ in material ways and are governed by different laws and separate arrangements. It is important that clients understand the ways in which we conduct business and that they carefully read the agreements and disclosures that we provide to them about the products or services we offer. For more information visit our website at ubs.com/workingwithus. UBS Financial Services Inc. is a subsidiary of UBS AG. Member FINRA/SIPC.

Our year-ahead conversation continues with commodities. We will reflect on what drove performance in the US energy sector throughout the past year and preview what the year ahead has in store for the sector. Featured is Energy Equity Sector Strategist Americas, Nicki Decker from the UBS Chief Investment Office. As a firm providing wealth management services to clients, UBS Financial Services Inc. offers both investment advisory services and brokerage services. Investment advisory services and brokerage services are separate and distinct, differ in material ways and are governed by different laws and separate arrangements. It is important that clients understand the ways in which we conduct business and that they carefully read the agreements and disclosures that we provide to them about the products or services we offer. For more information visit our website at ubs.com/workingwithus. UBS Financial Services Inc. is a subsidiary of UBS AG. Member FINRA/SIPC.

In light of today's volatile market action, David Lefkowitz, Senior Equity Strategist Americas, joins us to discuss what happened, what you should do here and the CIO House View. As a firm providing wealth management services to clients, UBS Financial Services Inc. offers both investment advisory services and brokerage services. Investment advisory services and brokerage services are separate and distinct, differ in material ways and are governed by different laws and separate arrangements. It is important that clients understand the ways in which we conduct business and that they carefully read the agreements and disclosures that we provide to them about the products or services we offer. For more information visit our website at ubs.com/workingwithus. UBS Financial Services Inc. is a subsidiary of UBS AG. Member FINRA/SIPC.

Volatility has picked up this year and not surprisingly, investors are becoming more defensive. Credit sensitive ETFs have seen outflows while higher quality fixed income segments have seen inflows. For the credit sensitive ETFs, are the liquidity concerns that ETF critics have been highlighting now coming to fruition? Join ETF Sector Strategist David Perlman for this conversation on credit ETFs. As a firm providing wealth management services to clients, UBS Financial Services Inc. offers both investment advisory services and brokerage services. Investment advisory services and brokerage services are separate and distinct, differ in material ways and are governed by different laws and separate arrangements. It is important that clients understand the ways in which we conduct business and that they carefully read the agreements and disclosures that we provide to them about the products or services we offer. For more information visit our website at ubs.com/workingwithus. UBS Financial Services Inc. is a subsidiary of UBS AG. Member FINRA/SIPC.

We discuss the importance of having a financial plan, how to start the conversation and develop one and what the year-ahead may have in store for your portfolio. Featured is Head of Investment Strategy Americas from the UBS Chief Investment Office, Michael Crook. As a firm providing wealth management services to clients, UBS Financial Services Inc. offers both investment advisory services and brokerage services. Investment advisory services and brokerage services are separate and distinct, differ in material ways and are governed by different laws and separate arrangements. It is important that clients understand the ways in which we conduct business and that they carefully read the agreements and disclosures that we provide to them about the products or services we offer. For more information visit our website at ubs.com/workingwithus. UBS Financial Services Inc. is a subsidiary of UBS AG.

Mike Ryan, Chief Investment Officer Americas, breaks down the market action for today, Friday, December 14, 2018. As a firm providing wealth management services to clients, UBS Financial Services Inc. offers both investment advisory services and brokerage services. Investment advisory services and brokerage services are separate and distinct, differ in material ways and are governed by different laws and separate arrangements. It is important that clients understand the ways in which we conduct business and that they carefully read the agreements and disclosures that we provide to them about the products or services we offer. For more information visit our website at ubs.com/workingwithus. UBS Financial Services Inc. is a subsidiary of UBS AG. Member FINRA/SIPC.

Each week, Art Cashin, the Director of Floor Operations at the NYSE for UBS, discusses the latest news and events impacting the markets. This week: thoughts on continued market volatility, trade rhetoric, next week's Fed meeting implications/expectations, a potential government shutdown and what's next for Brexit. As a firm providing wealth management services to clients, UBS Financial Services Inc. offers both investment advisory services and brokerage services. Investment advisory services and brokerage services are separate and distinct, differ in material ways and are governed by different laws and separate arrangements. It is important that clients understand the ways in which we conduct business and that they carefully read the agreements and disclosures that we provide to them about the products or services we offer. For more information visit our website at ubs.com/workingwithus. UBS Financial Services Inc. is a subsidiary of UBS AG. Member FINRA/SIPC.

Shane Lieberman, from the UBS US Office of Public Policy, joins the podcast to discuss the latest news out of the beltway and beyond. As a firm providing wealth management services to clients, UBS Financial Services Inc. offers both investment advisory services and brokerage services. Investment advisory services and brokerage services are separate and distinct, differ in material ways and are governed by different laws and separate arrangements. It is important that clients understand the ways in which we conduct business and that they carefully read the agreements and disclosures that we provide to them about the products or services we offer. For more information visit our website at ubs.com/workingwithus. UBS Financial Services Inc. is a subsidiary of UBS AG. Member FINRA/SIPC