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President Trump recently announced that the United States will exit the Iran Nuclear Deal and reinstate financial sanctions. We are going to discuss key takeaways from the announcement, how our global partners have responded and what the implications are for the oil markets. Featured is Energy Equity Sector Strategist from the UBS Chief Investment Office, Nicki Decker. 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.

Today we turn our focus to the Consumer Staples sector as we will examine what factors have contributed to the sectors' performance thus far in 2018. We will also discuss an outlook for the sector and where opportunities exist in the current environment. 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.

The Q1 earnings season is coming to a close – today we will reflect on performance relative the expectations, earnings growth trends and correlations to equity markets. 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.

Susan Kay, Vice President and Business Development Consultant from MFS Investments, discusses the financial challenges that are unique to women, from planning and investing to how to balance the financial worries of caring for children, grandchildren, parents and themselves. 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. MFS 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.

It was a busy week for economic data, Fed commentary and trade developments. Brian Rose, Senior Economist from the UBS Chief Investment Office, recaps the April Employment Report and other notable data-points from throughout the week, provides takeaways from this week's FOMC policy meeting, highlights key trade developments and previews the week ahead.

It's Friday morning and that means it's time for the week in review and preview. We will recap this week's key events, including a Fed policy meeting and April employment data. We will also speak to what has been driving the movement in the USD, recap Fixed Income performance in April and highlight what can be expected in the week ahead.

Tune in for the latest House View from Mike Ryan and the Chief Investment Office.

Today we turn our focus to emerging markets as we will examine the drivers behind recent performance, asset allocation recommendations, an outlook for the asset class and more. Our guest is UBS Chief Investment Office, Emerging Markets Strategist, Alejo Czerwonko.

Today we reflect on the month of April as we examine what drove performance, highlight market trends, discuss CIO's near term market outlook and more.

Today we turn our focus to the Korean Peninsula as we will examine last week's historic peace summit which involved the leaders of North and South Korea. We will discuss what took place, where do we go from here, market implications and more.

On this UBS On-Air podcast, Ellen Segriff, Head of Privacy, Cyber and Information Security for UBS Wealth Management USA, discusses the rise of impostor scams. What are they? What should we be aware of? What can you do to protect yourselves and your loved ones from becoming victims? 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.

The Washington Weekly podcast is an in depth look at what's happening in the Beltway and beyond. Today, Shane Lieberman, from the UBS US Office of Public Policy, discusses the latest news out of DC and beyond: an update on trade negotiations with China, the European Union and NAFTA. Plus, thoughts on proposed legislation on tax cuts for capital gains and controls for prescription medication. 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. My guest will recap this week's key market moving events, including a Q1 earnings season checkup and what is behind the renewed volatility we experienced this week. Plus, a preview of what we can expect in the week ahead.

Jay Dobson, CIO-A MLP and Energy Infrastructure Sector Strategist, hosted Yves Siegel and Paolo Frattaroli of the Rachlin Group at Neuberger Berman for a comprehensive discussion on the MLP sector, including thoughts on the current state of the midstream energy and MLP industry, as well as the outlook for the U.S. energy infrastructure space

Today we are going to discuss the first truly global issue of the quarterly UBS Investor Watch, a research report produced by the UBS Global Client Strategy Office. This publication is based on a survey of more than 5,000 investors in 10 markets on a topic that affects clients worldwide: the prospect of living longer, and its impact on health and wealth. The title of this quarter's Investor Watch is "The century club: the rising prospect of living 10 decades," which reveals important client findings about the implications of longevity. Featured from the UBS Global Client Strategy Office is both Alicia Curry and Sameer Aurora.