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The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a dislocation in regional equity returns. Asian equities have generally recovered robustly from the pandemic with north Asia specifically benefitting from a strong tailwind to technology stocks.

Read the latest BlackRock Investment Institute updates on the 2020 U.S. election.

In our view, a diversified investment approach across healthcare sectors may allow investors to capture the upside of healthcare while being protected from unexpected market volatility in this challenging environment.

Adapting to the unknown: In this guide, we list exchange-traded products (ETPs), index mutual funds (IMFs), money market funds (MMFs), and active funds that relate to our key themes.

We are calling for convergence of the different private sector reporting frameworks to establish a globally recognised and adopted approach to sustainable reporting.

In this report our Australian Fixed Income team consider domestic economic activity, data and sentiment indicators for Q4.

The U.S. election is taking place against a historic backdrop of a pandemic, recession and domestic strife. The outcome could have significant implications for key policy areas.

More and more investors are shifting to alternative investments to boost returns, generate income, provide diversification from traditional investments and achieve their goals.

Explore insights and watch full-session replays from the BlackRock Future Forum, featuring senior policymakers and leaders from the technology, healthcare, and energy sectors discussing the topics that are influencing markets and impacting society.

In this Q&A session we consider what’s next - how will companies fare and potentially establish themselves as the real “winners” over the longer term?

We discuss market implications, trade tensions and how to position portfolios in these volatile times.

We've made sizable changes to our strategic views through the course of the year to capture opportunities brought about by the impact of Covid-19.

Can we move beyond a compliance-only mindset and in the process make sustainable investing more sustainable?

In this report our Australian Fixed Income team consider domestic economic activity, data and sentiment indicators for Q3.

The pandemic has supercharged a trend toward sustainability and highlighted the need for real resilience in portfolios. This publication outlines the risk and opportunities of depleting water resources and water stress.

The improving macro backdrop, a strong stock market rally and rising volatility leave us moderately pro-risk.

Our latest Portfolio Perspectives masterclass, focuses on how to best optimise fixed income exposures for improved portfolio efficiency in this low-yield environment.

The longest-ever bull market for U.S. stocks ended abruptly this year as COVID-19 worries gripped financial markets around the globe.

We see the pandemic accelerating geo-political trends that preceded it.

We believe investing in progress & recognising that companies solves the world's biggest challenges might be best placed to grow.

There are 4 forces we believe will accelerate sustainable index adoption and drive $1 trillion in new assets this decade.

5 ETF Statistics to watch in high-velocity markets.

We address commonly asked questions about ETFs during volatile markets.

In unchartered waters it's important investors to focus on the long term.

Explore our Australian Equities hub to better understand how to build efficient Australian equity portfolios.

U.S. policymakers have announced a fiscal package of more than $2 trillion.

Markets have taken fright at the scale of the Coronavirus shock. 

Markets have taken fright at the scale of the Coronavirus shock. 

We share our latest views on global growth and asset allocation as the coronavirus spreads across the world.

A framework for incorporating sustainable investing in portfolio construction.

The global economic expansion is stretching, but powerful structural trends are testing limits.

Takeaways that may help with this year's investment decisions.

BlackRock’s Chief Investment Strategist for APAC Ben Powell shares how childhood curiosity led him to a career in finance.

A highlight of the latest trading ideas and key market information delivered monthly.

We see income, or carry, as the key driver of bond market returns in this low-for-long world.

As onshore markets open up to foreign investors, exposure to Chinese assets shifting from a “nice to have” to a “must have"

We discuss key themes driving transformation in sustainable investing.

How investors can set risk targets to maximise income goals.

Investors should seek varied return sources in cost-efficient ways depending on their objectives and constraints.

Build sustainable investing portfolios - while meeting traditional return goals.

The popular factor driven approach to investing is becoming more widely available in the form of Smart Beta strategies.

Market volatility can unnerve the most seasoned of investors, so how do you convince your clients to stay the course?

In the crowded and competitive market of Smart Beta ETFs, how do you identify which funds are the best?

A comprehensive guide on Smart Beta and how they've been one of the most successful investment products ever launched.