Episode
UBS On-Air: Paul Donovan Daily Audio 'Uncertain times'
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- UBS On-Air: Market Moves
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- Jun 4, 2026
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- 179
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Summary
The Federal Reserve Beige Book’s summary of economic anecdote mentioned “uncertain” and “uncertainty” no fewer than 50 times this month (before tariffs were announced). That is below the uncertainty peak that followed last year’s tariffs, but well above the 14 mentions in May 2024. Uncertainty has a paralyzing effect on business decisions—and the risk is that uncertainty endures.