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Asset Class InsightsMuni market tailwinds turn to headwinds
Apr 3, 2020 | By BlackRockMarket update from BlackRock's municipal bond team -
Investment InstituteTectonic shift to sustainable investing
Portfolio resilience is top of mind during market turbulence. Our weekly commentary explains how sustainable investing fits in. -
Asset Class InsightsThe liquidity advantage
Mar 24, 2020 | By BlackRockHow the BlackRock Total Return Fund is positioned for today’s bond markets. -
Investment InstituteCoronavirus reshapes our investment themes
The coronavirus warrants caution. We still see the U.S. and global expansion as intact, but a broadening of the outbreak poses ris... -
Asset Class InsightsCautious, flexible and ready
Mar 23, 2020 | By BlackRockWe’re focused on managing risks and maintaining liquidity, and we’re ready and able to pounce on opportunities. -
Asset Class InsightsTaking Stock: Q2 Equity Market Outlook
Markets are in unprecedented times. Our Q2 equity outlook suggests preparing now for the eventual return to “normal.” -
Asset Class InsightsGold looks bound to bounce back
In a wide-sweeping selloff, portfolios need protection from a variety of sources. -
Asset Class InsightsVirus outbreak spurs a market breakdown
Central banks can’t eliminate risks, but easier financial conditions should help counteract slowing economic activity. -
Market OutlookThe Bid podcast
Mar 6, 2020 | By BlackRockMike Pyle discusses the effects we think coronavirus will have on global markets. -
Investment InstituteOn the risk of regime shifts
The macro debate tends to center on the state of the business cycle and the risk of a recession. We think that this is too narrow ... -
ETF Investment StrategyPressure drop
Nov 15, 2019 | By Christopher DhanrajThe iShares Investment Strategy team discusses the economic and market outlooks for the U.S., developed and emerging markets, fixe... -
Investment InstituteSustainability: the bond that endures
The latest sign of sustainable going mainstream: rising interest in sustainable fixed income solutions. We share new tools and ins... -
Asset Class InsightsNew technologies changing asset management
Oct 28, 2019 | By BlackRockTechnology is transforming the way we work. Asset managers are no exception as they seek better investment outcomes for clients. D... -
Market OutlookBonds as ballast
Portfolio resilience is crucial amid elevated macro uncertainty, with government bonds playing a key role in providing ballast. -
Asset Class InsightsActive investing in emerging markets
Sep 13, 2019 | By BlackRockEmerging markets: What’s changed and how active equity investors are seeking to capitalize. -
Asset Class InsightsTime to go active in U.S. equities?
Jul 29, 2019 | By BlackRockLearn how alternative data and innovative technology may be opening new avenues to generate alpha in U.S. stocks. -
Asset Class InsightsSustainable investing: active equities
Jul 22, 2019 | By BlackRockSustainable investing is going mainstream. The Systematic Active Equity team discusses the need to dig beyond headline numbers. -
Investment InstituteGauging geopolitics
We present a framework to better measure geopolitical risks and their market impacts, and highlight its importance during the late... -
Investment InstituteGetting physical: assessing climate risks
We showcase a new scenario analysis to assess physical climate risks to assets on a localized level - today and under different cl... -
Investment InstituteSustainability: The future of investing
We discuss key themes driving transformation in sustainable investing and explain why the future of investing is sustainable. -
Asset Class InsightsRobo advice - a friend or foe for RIAs?
Nov 13, 2018 | By BlackRockIs there a place for robo-advising platforms in an RIA’s practice? We discuss how RIAs are using these platforms and what it means... -
Investment InstituteHeat is on for tech stocks amid U.S.-China cold war
Nov 8, 2018 | By BlackRockU.S.-China tensions, with technology dominance a key issue, are stoking investor concern. Read what it may mean for tech stocks. -
Investment InstituteBolsonaro wins in Brazil
Far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro has won Brazil’s election, reflecting the rise of anti-establishment politics globally. -
Market OutlookFuture of credit market
Aug 13, 2018 | By BlackRockGet insight from our Global Co-Heads of Credit, James Keenan and Tim O’Hara as they share their perspectives around what lies ahea... -
Asset Class InsightsDe-Risking with High Yield in Today’s Volatile Market
While high yield is not cheap by current standards, it nonetheless can still play an important role in a diversified portfolio as ... -
Investment InstituteAMLO aces Mexican election
What are the implications of AMLO's victory in Mexican election? We share thoughts from our strategists and investors. -
Asset Class InsightsDemystifying credit: a primer
Jun 5, 2018 | By BlackRock Global CreditCredit offers investors many options to construct a strategic portfolio allocation with an attractive risk-return profile. Learn m... -
Investment InstituteSustainable investing: a “why not” moment
Sustainable strategies are growing in popularity. We show how it is possible to build sustainable investing portfolios – while mee... -
Asset Class InsightsScaling with technology and models: Perspective from Brinker Capital
Mar 23, 2018 | By BlackRockHear from leaders at Brinker Capital about challenges facing RIAs and how finding the right platform partner can help. -
Investment InstituteItaly: populist undercurrents
View the BlackRock Investment Institute’s take on Italy's election results, including implications for regional markets. -
Investment InstituteThe stock swoon in context
View the BlackRock Investment Institute’s take on the early February stock swoon, including why investors should take the long vie... -
Investment InstituteInvesting after the U.S. tax overhaul
Jan 31, 2018 | By BlackRockThe new year brought a new U.S. tax code. We look at some of the key provisions and their potential impact on the economy and fina... -
ETF Investment StrategyThe case for financials in 2018
Jan 24, 2018 | By Christopher DhanrajThe U.S. ETF Investment Strategy team discusses the financial sector and investment considerations for 2018. Learn why the sector ... -
ETF Investment Strategy2018 around the world A survey of key country risks
Jan 24, 2018 | By Christopher DhanrajThe ETF Investment Strategy surveys key risks around the globe including trade policy, geopolitical tensions and reform efforts. -
ETF Investment StrategyPotential growth opportunities in healthcare
Nov 8, 2017 | By BlackRockPotential Growth Opportunities in Healthcare. Learn why biotech and managed care industries are two examples where a focus on long... -
ETF Investment StrategyWhat’s next for aerospace & defense?
Nov 8, 2017 | By BlackRockThe aerospace and defense (A&D) industry has captured investors’ attention following President Trump’s election, rising geopolitic... -
Investment InstituteCapital market assumptions
Nov 7, 2017 | By BlackRockVisualize expected returns, volatilities and correlations in four different currencies in our return assumptions interactive graph... -
Investment InstituteGetting a grip on foreign exchange
How to best handle currencies? We map out our methods of identifying and managing currency risks. -
Investment Institute
The intersection of politics and markets
Populist politics and geopolitical risks are likely here to stay. We delve into the potential implications for economies and marke... -
Investment InstituteFuture of the automotive industry
We examine the future of the automotive industry, and the investment implications for the auto industry and beyond. -
Investment InstituteChina’s tricky economic transition
The BlackRock Investment Institute looks at China's economic recovery and assesses the opportunities and risks ahead. -
Investment InstituteAdapting portfolios to climate change
Investors can no longer ignore climate change. How to mitigate the risks and exploit the opportunities? The BlackRock Investment I...
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