• UBS's Oct. 14, 2026, Investor Watch report showed US economic optimism among wealthy investors rose to 64% from 55% in 2024.
• Business owners' confidence in their own companies strengthened, with 87% highly optimistic about their outlook, up from 74% two years earlier.
• Political views influence investment decisions for 88% of investors, highlighting the midterm elections' potential impact on portfolios.
• Among those investors, 91% are considering portfolio changes before the election, including sector allocation adjustments or hedges.
• Election-related risks concern 63% of business owners about their exit strategy; 31% expect to sell, transfer or exit within five years.

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