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In this article, Russ Koesterich discusses why the equity market rally following the U.S. presidential election could continue into year-end.

Rick Rieder explains how the US economy is resilient, the government debt issue and how to invest in stocks and bonds in the months around the election.

In this article, Russ Koesterich discusses why he believes U.S. exceptionalism is a trend that is likely to continue.

Unemployment rose, labor softened, but payrolls did not stop growing. Read what the team has to say about the labor market.

In this article, Russ Koesterich discusses gold may continue to serve as a store of value in the current environment

Market Insight: Moving the Needle Rick Rieder and team outline an evolution of portfolio construction for the current environment.

In this article, Russ Koesterich discusses why the next bout of market volatility may last a bit longer than previous downturns and how to best position your portfolio against this backdrop.

In this article, Russ Koesterich discusses the recent market sell-off and why an emphasis on equities with consistent fundaments is justified.

Michael Gates speaks about current market volatility driven by recession fears and unwinding speculative trades.

Income investing offers retirees and investors a way to achieve stable, long-term returns. Explore effective income strategies for generating reliable earnings.

In this article, Russ Koesterich discusses factors behind gold’s impressive performance year to date.

In this article, Russ Koesterich discusses why bonds are still not a reliable hedge for equities in an environment where inflation remains elevated and volatile.

A common belief at the end of 2023 was that there would be a broadening, after only a handful of stocks supercharged the market. So… what happened?

Rick Rieder and team argue that the economy is making further progress towards normalization and continues to offer a once-in-a-generation investing opportunity.

In this article, Russ Koesterich discusses the YTD strength of energy stocks and why it could continue.

In this article, Russ Koesterich discusses why stocks are proving to be resilient in the face of higher rates and muted expectations for monetary easing.

Small-caps have been viewed as persistent winners since the ‘90s. We think this return anomaly has faded. Read more now.

In this article, Russ Koesterich discusses how momentum and election cycles may shift the impact and timing of seasonal trends.

In this article, Russ Koesterich discusses why a higher rate environment may still allow stocks to end the year higher.

In this article, Russ Koesterich discusses why the current momentum trade, despite stretched valuations, could continue.

In this article, Russ Koesterich discusses the reason that bonds are not providing the same diversification benefit to equities as in prior decades.

Morningstar recently awarded gold medal ratings to 4 BlackRock model portfolios: Target Allocation ETF, Target Allocation ETF Tax-Aware, Target Allocation ESG ETF, and Long Horizon ETF.

Incorporating alternatives in portfolios may help investors achieve outcomes. Michael Gates outlines his process for sourcing, screening, and sizing these allocations.

In this article, Russ Koesterich discusses the reason behind the recent resiliency of stocks, despite rising rates.

The Valentine’s Day eve CPI print came in hot and steamy and sparked the largest sell off in stocks of 2024. Has this print changed our views? Are we worried?

In this article, Michael Gates, CFA, reflects on a blockbuster year for stocks on 2023 and the macro position going into 2024.

In this article, Russ Koesterich discusses why a different approach to portfolio construction within equities is warranted in 2024.

The opportunity set for income investors continues to look attractive in 2024. We answer a few top questions on the year ahead for income investing.

In this article, Russ Koesterich discusses why equity performance in 2024 may be more muted and warrant more focused positioning across segments of the market.

Rick Rieder argues that fixed income asset returns can appear prospectively most attractive after a prolonged back up in rates, so we see compelling opportunity.