As the presidential race tightens, the debates will become even more important in nudging undecided voters in one direction or another. Many pressing questions will soon be answered:

• What are the critical factors voters will weigh?
• What are the most important issues likely to gain traction?
• How will the rhetoric square with the reality?

The most recent edition of ElectionWatch from CIO Wealth Management Research (CIO WMR) puts this year’s presidential debates in an historical context, offering a viewer’s guide to assess the likely success of the candidates’ stated policies, and discussing the impact of the elections on monetary policy. Sections include:

• Interview with John Savercool, Head of UBS U.S. Office of Public Policy on domestic policy options for the next president
• Managing expectations—How debate success is shaped by perception more than performance
• Reality bites—Analysis of three key sectors—pharmaceuticals, energy, and financial services—in light of what the candidates might say during the debate vs. what we expect will happen post-election
• Lessons learned—How the candidates will take their cues from past debates
• A viewer’s guide detailing key tactics, tendencies, and rhetorical quirks often employed during debates
• Putting promises into practice
• Monetary policy in the context of close elections

Investors believe this election is critical for their financial future, with 84% saying the economy is their top concern.* Our goal is to help you think about the important issues of the day and connect the dots to your ultimate financial goals. For more, talk to your UBS Financial Advisor or find a UBS Financial Advisor.

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ElectionWatch covers the issues that matter most from the presidential and congressional campaigns. Coverage will feature running interviews with UBS public policy experts as well as broad-based investment guidance from our senior research team. In addition, our equity and fixed income strategists will examine the candidates’ positions on a range of specific issues and assess their potential impact on various sectors of the economy.

Previous issues of ElectionWatch and related publications

*Source UBS Investor Watch 3Q16