UBS Global Research Pod Hub

From climate shocks, including the effects of El Niño, and rising labour costs to changing welfare standards and technological innovation, food prices may be entering a new structural regime. In this episode, Heidi Richardson and Sreedhar Mahamkali from UBS Research discuss the forces driving this shift, the potential role of technology as a counterbalance, and what a structurally higher food inflation environment could mean for consumers, businesses and markets. *(This information is subject to a disclaimer at the end of this podcast. Please ensure that you listen to the disclaimer and go to www.ubs.com for further information about UBS).

As organizations move beyond AI experimentation and focus on measurable returns, cost efficiency is becoming an increasingly important factor in deployment decisions. UBS Research's Caroline Li and Wei Xiong explore AI adoption trends, declining inference costs, and what China's AI ecosystem may reveal about the next phase of AI competition. *(This information is subject to a disclaimer at the end of this podcast. Please ensure that you listen to the disclaimer and go to www.ubs.com for further information about UBS).

What turns a sporting moment into long-term brand value? UBS analysts Jay Sole and Michael Lasser explore how consumer companies are tapping into fan passion, cultural moments and shifting participation trends to create lasting growth opportunities. From the business impact of major sporting events to the strategies brands use to stay relevant long after the final whistle, they unpack the forces shaping consumer engagement today.

Quantum computing has long promised to transform how we solve complex problems - but how close are we today? In this episode, Paul Winter, UBS Head of Quant Research, sits down with Professor Elena Ynduráin to explore where the technology stands, what “quantum advantage” really means, and how its convergence with AI could shape the future of innovation. While quantum computing is still primarily in testing phases today, the conversation highlights how advances in AI may help unlock its potential over time. *(This information is subject to a disclaimer at the end of this podcast. Please ensure that you listen to the disclaimer and go to www.ubs.com for further information about UBS).

After understanding what’s inside the battery, the next question is how it’s used. This episode shifts the focus to battery energy storage - where falling costs, policy support, and grid dynamics are combining to drive rapid deployment. UBS analysts Jon Windham and Tim Bush discuss why storage is becoming critical to energy systems and where the biggest opportunities are emerging. *(This information is subject to a disclaimer at the end of this podcast. Please ensure that you listen to the disclaimer and go to www.ubs.com for further information about UBS).