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BlackRock Investment InstituteDavos brief
Ahead of Davos, take a look at a sample of our global insights on the economic and financial outlook, geopolitics, sustainability ... -
Fixed IncomeThe road is paved for modest global gro...
The key drivers of performance in 2019 may have a different effect in 2020, but the backdrop suggests there’s growth around the be... -
BlackRock Investment InstituteGeopolitical risks on our 2020 radar
We highlight three key themes in geopolitics to monitor in 2020 – and what it means for investing – in our weekly commentary. -
Portfolio constructionOur multi-sector approach to fixed inco...
Dec 24, 2019 | By BlackRockHow the BlackRock Total Return Fund is positioned for today’s bond markets. -
Portfolio constructionCelebrating stability
Dec 24, 2019 | By BlackRockNo Fed news is good news for the economy and markets. -
Portfolio constructionWhat consumer behavior can tell us abou...
The U.S. consumer has major implications for investors. -
EquitiesTaking stock: Q1 2020 equity market out...
Can stocks soldier on in 2020? We think so, but investors should expect more of an uphill battle versus 2019. Read our Q1 2020 equ... -
Portfolio construction'Tis the season for municipal bonds
Dec 13, 2019 | By BlackRockMonthly market update from BlackRock's municipal investing team. -
RetirementAre retirees spending their savings eff...
Dec 11, 2019 | By BlackRockRetiring participants may need more help transitioning into a decumulation mindset. Find out why. -
BlackRock Investment InstituteTesting limits
Learn about our 2020 investment outlook. We highlight three new investment themes and update our asset views under our new tactica... -
Portfolio constructionPressure drop
The iShares Investment Strategy team discusses the economic and market outlooks for the U.S., developed and emerging markets, fixe... -
BlackRock 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... -
EquitiesNew technologies changing asset managem...
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... -
Portfolio constructionWhat Lies Beneath…
Oct 15, 2019 | By Jeffrey RosenbergBlackRock bond experts reveal the top themes driving our fixed income outlook. Learn the latest key risks and opportunities in tod... -
EquitiesActive investing in emerging markets
Sep 13, 2019 | By BlackRockEmerging markets: What’s changed and how active equity investors are seeking to capitalize. -
RetirementTo spend or not to spend?
Sep 12, 2019 | By BlackRockWhy some retirees are spending down their assets while others are not. -
BlackRock Investment InstituteDealing with the next downturn
Unprecedented policies will be needed to respond to the next economic downturn. This paper outlines the contours of a framework to... -
Retirement403(b) and 401(k) plans: Same goals, di...
Aug 12, 2019 | By BlackRockNew BlackRock research finds 403(b) and 401(k) plan sponsors and participants continue to diverge in surprising ways. Find out mor... -
EquitiesTime 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. -
RetirementCreating the new retirement
Jul 23, 2019 | By BlackRockDefined contribution plans need to evolve faster. We believe new solutions will be found in the competition of ideas in the retire... -
EquitiesSustainable 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. -
BlackRock Investment InstituteGauging geopolitics
We present a framework to better measure geopolitical risks and their market impacts, and highlight its importance during the late... -
BlackRock Investment InstituteGetting physical: assessing climate ris...
We showcase new tools for assessing climate-related risks to assets on a localized level — today and under different future climat... -
Retirement
Driving well-being through retirement p...
Apr 1, 2019 | By BlackRockThe 2019 Defined Contribution Pulse Survey explores how plan sponsors can help drive well-being through retirement preparedness. -
BlackRock Investment InstituteSustainability: The future of investing
We discuss key themes driving transformation in sustainable investing and explain why the future of investing is sustainable. Expl... -
Portfolio constructionThe single most important price of an e...
Jan 29, 2019 | By BlackRockFinancial markets appear to be entering a new phase after the big moves in rates. Find out more. -
BlackRock Investment InstituteHeat is on for tech stocks amid U.S.-Ch...
U.S.-China tensions, with technology dominance a key issue, are stoking investor concern. Read what it may mean for tech stocks. -
Portfolio constructionFuture 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... -
BlackRock Investment InstituteSustainable investing: a “why not” mome...
Sustainable strategies are growing in popularity. We show how it is possible to build sustainable investing portfolios – while mee...
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