Market take

We see inflation limiting how much central banks can cut interest rates. Ann-Katrin Petersen, Chief Investment Strategist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, shares why we like U.S. stocks over Europe’s as they benefit from artificial intelligence.  General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an...

Mega forces are creating major infrastructure needs. Christian Olinger, Portfolio Strategist of the BlackRock Investment Institute discusses why we find the most investment opportunities today in places where multiple mega forces intersect. General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer or solicit...

We stay dynamic on a strategic horizon to take advantage of sharp valuation shifts. Vivek Paul, Global Head of Portfolio Research at the BlackRock Investment Institute, shares why we go overweight emerging market stocks for the first time since 2020. General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer...

We think the weak yen is unlikely to end the positive momentum in Japanese equities. Ben Powell, Chief Investment Strategist for Asia Pacific of the BlackRock Investment Institute, explains why we stay overweight Japanese stocks.   General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer or solici...

Nicholas Fawcett, Senior Economist of the BlackRock Investment Institute, shares why we look to incoming data to determine where the Federal Reserve will go, rather than its policy signals. Solid corporate earnings keep us overweight U.S. stocks. General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer or s...

Geopolitical risk has escalated in the Middle East. The flare-up of tensions in the region and brief market fallout underscore that mega forces affect returns now. Wei Li, Global Chief Investment Strategist, shares more. 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...

U.S. stocks have slid from their highs as inflation proves sticky. Beata Harasim, Senior Investment Strategist of the BlackRock Investment Institute, shares why we eye whether corporate earnings can keep beating high expectations to buoy sentiment.  

As Q1 earnings season starts, we eye signs of earnings growth broadening beyond tech stocks to industrials and others. Natalie Gill, Portfolio Strategist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, shares more why we stay overweight U.S. equities while monitoring Middle East tensions. General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment ad...

Working-age populations are declining in major economies. Jean Boivin, Head of the BlackRock Investment Institute, explains why we favor countries that are better adapting and sectors set to benefit from spending shifts. 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...

Yields have surged across fixed income in the new regime. Michel Dilmanian, Portfolio Strategist of the BlackRock Investment Institute, explains why we stay nimble and selective in Q2, preferring short-term sovereign bonds and high yield credit. General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer or so...

We see falling inflation, nearing interest rate cuts and solid corporate earnings supporting cheery risk sentiment. Wei Li, BlackRock Global Chief Invest Strategist shares why we tweak our tactical views and dial up our pro-risk stance.  General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer or solic...

Markets see a positive near-term macro and corporate backdrop for the U.S. and Japan. Nicholas Fawcett, Senior Economist of the BlackRock Investment Institute, shares why we eye risks ahead but remain overweight stocks in both countries.  General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer or soli...

Jessica Thye, Co-head of BlackRock Sustainable Investing Intelligence, shares why we monitor battery prices, elections and market attention on climate resilience for their impact on transition-related investment opportunities and risks.  General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer or solic...

We get granular as the environment for risk-taking is supportive for now. That’s why we like euro area high yield credit, emerging market debt and U.S. stocks. Michel Dilmanian, Portfolio Strategist of the BlackRock Investment Institute, share more in this week’s  Market take.    General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute inv...

We see Japanese equities climbing higher, driven by robust earnings, corporate reforms and a Bank of Japan that is likely more worried about a return to a chronic deflationary mindset. Wei Li, Global Chief Investment Strategist shares more. General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer or so...

We think market optimism can persist for now but stay nimble. Devan Nathwani, Portfolio Strategist of the BlackRock Investment Institute, explains why we get more active in our long-term portfolios given a greater dispersion of returns.   General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer or...

We like emerging markets as upbeat risk appetite carries on. Axel Christensen, Chief Investment Strategist for Latin America, explains why we also see big structural shifts creating granular opportunities within countries. 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...

U.S. Q4 corporate earnings season is in full swing, with tech and cost-cutting measures still supporting margins. Natalie Gills, Portfolio Strategist of the BlackRock Investment Institute, shares why we think earnings results are unlikely to spoil upbeat risk appetite, for now.  General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment adv...

We think stock momentum can run for now as inflation cools and the Federal Reserve readies to cut rates. Wei Li, Global Chief Investment Strategist, explains why we up our overall U.S. stocks view to overweight. 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...

Geopolitical fragmentation is accelerating, as seen with recent events in Asia and the Middle East. Catherine Kress, Head of Geopolitical Research and Strategy at BlackRock, delves into why we see it keeping inflation pressures elevated long term.   General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an of...

U.S. stocks could run with hopes for inflation to fall to target and sharp rate cuts into 2024. Natalie Gill, Portfolio Strategist of the BlackRock Investment Institute shares why we stay selective as we expect resurgent inflation to come into view.   General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation o...

Risk assets surged to end 2023 as the Federal Reserve blessed market hopes for rate cuts. Alex Brazier, Deputy Head of the BlackRock Investment Institute, shares why we think that momentum could persist for some time as inflation cools.  General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer or solic...

Wei Li, BlackRock Global Chief Investment Strategist, shares why we think 2023 stressed the value of adapting to a new volatile macro regime, and leveraging investment insight and structural forces to find opportunities. 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...

The new regime has led to greater dispersion of returns. We think this backdrop calls for managing macro risk, being selective and seeking out mispricings. Wei Li, BlackRock Global Chief Investment Strategist, shares the three investment themes guiding our market views in 2024.  General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment adv...

The low-carbon transition is one of five mega forces, or structural shifts, we track for investment risks and opportunities. Christopher Weber, Head of Climate Research at the BlackRock Investment Institute, shares three investment themes we’re following at this year’s UN climate conference (COP28). General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitut...