Market take

Structural shifts, like artificial intelligence, are reshaping economies. Wei Li, Global Chief Investment Strategist at BlackRock, discusses why we stay pro-risk and up our U.S. stocks overweight heading into 2025. General disclosure:  This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer or solicitation to purchase or...

Corporate earnings growth outside of the U.S. has been out of sync. Carolina Martinez Arevalo, Portfolio Strategist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, discusses the unique regional themes we see driving global earnings and how we find opportunities. General disclosure:  This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendatio...

Major tech companies are spending billions on building out artificial intelligence. But will it pay off? Wei Li, Global Chief Investment Strategist at BlackRock, explores the three phases of the latest tech revolution. General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer or solicitation to purchase or s...

We see a world shaped by supply, with structural forces set to keep inflation pressures persistent and interest rates high for longer. Devan Nathwani, Portfolio Strategist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, highlights how we are evolving our strategic views as a result. General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a rec...

Market-moving events can highlight structural shifts underway. Our investment leaders grappled with the implications of a world shaped by supply at our 2025 Outlook Forum last week. Vivek Paul, the Global Head of Portfolio Research at the BlackRock Investment Institute, highlights the key takeaways from the event. General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and doe...

The Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates again this week. Nicholas Fawcett, Senior Economist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, discusses why recent economic data supports our policy expectations for the Fed.  General disclosure:  This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer or solicitati...

U.S. short-term Treasury yields have risen and credit spreads have tightened recently. Michel Dilmanian, Portfolio Strategist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, explains how gyrations in fixed income markets reinforce our preferences.  General disclosure:  This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an o...

U.S. stocks are hitting new highs – after a summer slump – as Q3 corporate earnings season kicks off. Carolina Martinez Arevalo, Portfolio Strategist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, explains why we think U.S. earnings strength will keep broadening beyond tech.  General disclosure:  This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment adv...

China’s share surge shows the upside of keying on opportunities in global stocks when clear catalysts emerge. Ben Powell, Chief Investment Strategist for the Middle East and APAC at the BlackRock Investment Institute, highlights the investment opportunities we see in global stocks.  General disclosure:  This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute...

Markets have swung sharply this year on shifting narratives. Our anchor in these choppy markets: viewing this as a world shaped by supply – not a typical business cycle. Natalie Gill, Portfolio Strategist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, discusses why we stay risk-on heading into Q4, guided by a positive near-term macro picture. General disclosure:  This material is intended for informa...

The outlook for the beaten-down global real estate market is brightening. Vivek Paul, Global Head of Portfolio Research at the BlackRock Investment Institute, discusses how the fall in real estate values played out as we long expected and how lower interest rates and the impact of mega forces is creating opportunities. General disclosure:  This material is intended for information purposes on...

The U.S. election outlook is coming into focus with election day just weeks out. Catherine Kress, Head of Geopolitical Research and Strategy at the BlackRock Investment Institute highlights the policy areas we're staying focused on, such as tax, energy, trade and regulation. General disclosure:  This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment a...

The Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates for the first time since the pandemic. Jean Boivin, Head of the BlackRock Investment Institute, shares why we think market pricing of deep rate cuts by the Fed is overdone. General disclosure:  This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer or solicitation to...

U.S. recession fears and other factors have jolted markets. Natalie Gill, Portfolio Strategist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, discusses how get selective in the artificial intelligence theme and look for quality in bonds as a result. General disclosure:  This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offe...

Investors have started to worry about tech companies spending big on artificial intelligence. Carolina Martinez Arevalo, Portfolio Strategist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, explains why we focus on the broader picture and stay overweight the AI theme. General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendatio...

Recent extreme market volatility shows the impact of sudden sentiment shifts and sharp position unwinds. Devan Nathwani, Portfolio Strategist of the BlackRock Investment Institute, shares why we lean into risk and our high-conviction ideas. General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer or solicit...

More central banks are starting to cut policy rates after their quick tightening during the pandemic. Natalie Gill, Portfolio Strategist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, explores why we think central banks will need to keep rates higher for longer and how that informs our bond and credit preferences. General disclosure:  This material is intended for information purposes only, and does...

We see central bank policy expectations, equity factor rotations and currency moves driving the recent market volatility. Wei Li, Global Chief Investment Strategist at BlackRock, dives into these market drivers and explains how we navigate volatility by keying on corporate earnings and real economy investment opportunities. General disclosure:  This material is intended for information purpos...

A tech-driven pullback has hit stocks this month as investors piled into segments like smaller companies. Wei Li, Global Chief Investment Strategist at BlackRock, explains why we think tech will drive returns as consensus expects big tech companies to carry positive earnings results. General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment adv...

The BlackRock Investment Institute believes the world could be undergoing a transformation on par with past technological revolutions. Jean Boivin, Head of the BlackRock Investment Institute, highlights the three themes of the 2024 Midyear Outlook. General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer or...

Developed market central banks are starting to cut policy rates. Axel Christensen, Chief Investment Strategist for Latin America at the BlackRock Investment Institute, shares why we think they will have to keep them higher for longer, as some emerging markets already are. General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recom...

Total income has returned to credit thanks to higher-for-longer interest rates. Devan Nathwani, Portfolio Strategist of the BlackRock Investment Institute, shares why we prefer pockets of credit where investors are better compensated for risk. General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer or soli...

We see a small group of tech winners leading stock gains as a feature of the artificial intelligence theme – not a flaw. We stay overweight U.S. stocks. Carolina Martinez Arevalo, Portfolio Strategist of the BlackRock Investment Institute, explains more. General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an of...

There’s broad agreement among portfolio managers that a concentrated group of AI winners will drive returns over a short-term tactical horizon. Nicholas Fawcett, Senior Economist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, takes us inside the 2024 midyear outlook forum at BlackRock. General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a...

Christian Olinger, Portfolio Strategist of the BlackRock Investment Institute shares why we stay overweight U.S. stocks heading into the election yet are cautious on Treasuries. General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities, funds or strategies t...