Market insights and portfolio ideas

While 2022 was a dismal year for technology stock returns, it was a landmark year for breakthrough innovation in the industry.

A new year has brought renewed optimism in equity markets, so will this year be positive for stocks markets?

Sharp economic downturn in the Eurozone appears unlikely. The combination of preemptive energy storage, fiscal policy action, and resilient domestic demand have mitigated the risk of industrial shutdowns and a drop in household disposable income.

BlackRock Fundamental Equities aims to guide investors through the challenges and opportunities presented by the vast reallocation of capital toward sustainable assets, visit our page to find out more.

The “Great Moderation” is over, and we are entering a new regime of heightened economic and market volatility. Taking a diversified and flexible multi-asset approach can help investors navigate this kind of environment.

Millennials were more comfortable with the stock market this year, a May survey found. We explore the outlook for equities through a generational lens.

Hear from our experts as they discuss their views on UK Equities and the opportunities the current environment presents.

Read more on our latest macro and asset allocation views.

The Bank of England has been honest that raising its interest rate enough to bring high inflation all the way down to its 2% target would lead to a deep recession in the UK.

We believe it’s possible to be positive on European equities without being positive on the region’s near-term economic prospects – and see three reasons to consider sticking with European stocks.

Rising correlation between equities and bonds demands new tools for diversification in multi-asset portfolios. Portfolio manager Conan McKenzie explains.

Dr. Erin Xie, Head of Health Sciences at BlackRock Fundamental Equities, and David Ricks, CEO of pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly, discuss the future of healthcare after COVID.

The transition to a net-zero economy places enormous demand on metals markets – at a time when supply is constrained.

The metaverse isn’t a reality for most people yet. But the investment opportunities are here now.

Learn how we try to identify companies that embrace good practices around biodiversity given potential environmental and societal benefits and our belief that the value of these companies’ impact is yet to be priced in.

How technological advancement is catalyzing the development and implementation of the circular economy.

With interest on cash Individual Saving Accounts (ISA) at record lows, is 2021 the year to do more with your ISA allowance?