The US signaled it would stick with a naval blockade of Iranian ports as it tries to force Tehran back to the negotiating table. Trump told aides to prepare for an extended blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the WSJ reported, sending oil prices higher and prompting one leading analyst to warn that Brent crude may hit $125 a barrel. Meanwhile, the UBS Group Chief Executive Officer, Sergio Ermotti, said that financial markets are at risk of over-optimism regarding the Iran conflict.
Today’s guests:
Wolf von Rotberg, J Safra Sarasin, Equity Strategist; Gorana Grgić, ETH Zürich, Centre for Security Studies Global Security Head
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00:02:01 – UBS traders drive profit jump as bank signals bigger buyback
00:13:43 – Deutsche bank flags commercial property as risk after hit
00:14:10 – Santander outperforms on solid earnings beat
00:15:14 – Wolf von Rotberg, J Safra Sarasin, Equity Strategist
00:21:47 – Airbus profit falls as aircraft deliveries slow
00:25:12 – Wednesday headlines
00:25:42 – UBS’ Ermotti warns investors on Iran over-confidence
00:26:42 – Trump’s latest comments on Iran war
00:29:21 – UAE to exit OPEC after 60 years
00:31:40 – Shell CEO: Blockade may mean energy shortages into 2027
00:33:18 – Gorana Grgic, ETH Zurich Centre for Security Studies, Head of Global Security Team
00:40:14 – Germany expected to report pick-up in inflation
00:43:36 – Fed rate decision due today
00:46:08 – Big tech earnings this week
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