Market insights

As central banks continue the fight against inflation, BlackRock’s equity market experts reveal what is driving their Q1 2023 outlook and stock market forecasts.

Good years often occur after bad ones, right? It’s more complicated, Russ Koesterich, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of the Global Allocation team says.

Higher bond yields create opportunities to generate more income with less risk in the new year.

The calendar has turned from 2022 to 2023, but familiar questions linger for equity investors. Stock picker and Equity CIO Tony DeSpirito offers insight.

BlackRock’s Fundamental Fixed Income Investment Group focuses on alpha generation and risk management, providing active solutions that meet investor needs.

Market update from BlackRock's municipal bond team.

The Eurozone economy has proven quite resilient despite several factors that have threatened its growth in 2022. Learn why we favor European stocks over the US.

Retirement income solutions need to be part of a culture shift that overcomes participant bias in order to succeed. Here's how.

Rick Rieder and team argue that return volatility and a "mountain" of rate hikes in 2022 have created a long runway for positive fixed income returns in 2023 and beyond.

Why some retirees are spending down their assets while others are not.

Retiring participants may need more help transitioning into a decumulation mindset. Find out why.

Rick Rieder and team both outline how they are thinking about portfolios as we enter the new year, and provide some economic prognostication about the year ahead.

Stocks are poised to continue their delicate dance into 2023, with earnings worries taking the lead. But Tony DeSpirito sees steps in the right direction.

Our fixed income market outlook explores how peak inflation and macroeconomic uncertainty may impact stock and bond returns and what it means for your portfolio.

Optimism for a Fed pivot is growing in markets following a string of better-than-expected economic data. For income investors, we remain wary of what’s ahead.

Russ Koesterich, CFA, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, of the Global Allocation team discusses the importance not just of rates, but rate volatility.

The new regime of greater economic and market volatility is playing out – and not going away. Read why a new playbook is needed in our 2023 investment outlook.

The sell-off in 2022 created an opportunity for investors to harvest tax losses and purchase discounted closed-end funds ahead of a seasonally strong period for demand.

What does market volatility mean for portfolios? BlackRock’s experts discuss strategies to target new sources of diversification and returns.

The answer to that question depends on what type of market participant you are and what you do, according to Rick Rieder and team.

Russ Koesterich, CFA, JD, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, of the Global Allocation team discusses why the dollar has become an effective equity hedge.

Russ Koesterich, CFA, JD, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, of the Global Allocation team discusses whether markets have bottomed or not.

High inflation, tightening monetary policy, and expansionary fiscal policies have weighed heavily on global risk assets. Learn what this means for investors.

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

Higher rates and inflation have battered growth stocks. Phil Ruvinsky is optimistic for the long term and preparing his shopping list for the shorter term.

Russ Koesterich, CFA, JD, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, of the Global Allocation team discusses why the dollar has become an effective equity hedge.

In order to engineer a soft landing, Rick Rieder and team argue that it’s easier to guide the economic plane to the runway than to execute a nosedive (dangerous) or to try and move the runway to the plane (impossible).

Read about how Michael Gates has thought about reimagining the traditional 60/40 portfolio with the added advantages of alternative investments.

Why we think investors may be overly optimistic on inflation easing

BlackRock’s equity experts weigh the signs of a U.S. recession into 2023 and economic indicators to watch as the Fed takes action to fight inflation.

Russ Koesterich, CFA, JD, Managing Director and member of the Global Allocation Team advocates a greater emphasis on portfolio income given today’s environment.

Inflation fears have collided with recession risk, leaving investors questioning how to position their portfolios. Stock picker Tony DeSpirito weighs in.

This year has been a tough one for retirement savers. Even with all the uncertainty, it’s important to remember that a retirement plan can be your most valuable tool when it comes to saving and feeling secure.

Russ Koesterich, CFA, JD, Managing Director and member of the Global Allocation Team advocates a greater emphasis on portfolio income given today’s environment.

Findings from BlackRock’s 2022 Read on Retirement reveal how Gen Z is approaching saving for retirement. It’s clear that the youngest generation is taking the long view, but there may be early warning signs.

After a rough first half of 2022, Rick Rieder and team discuss orienting portfolios around assets that are closest to reaching the “end of the sale.”

Russ Koesterich, CFA, JD, Managing Director and member of the Global Allocation Team advocates a greater emphasis on portfolio income given today’s environment.

Russ Koesterich, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, of the Global Allocation team explains why investors should expand their definition of quality.

There are several benefits that can be gained by investors pursuing a more flexible and unconstrained approach to fixed income. Read more today.

The economy and markets are at a critical juncture, facing a new regime marked by higher rates and inflation. We review 3 ideas for this new environment.

Two years of rising inflation, volatility and a global pandemic reveal that savers are looking for greater security in this year’s annual retirement survey.

Investment themes are highly dynamic, shouldn’t your investment process be too? Explore a systematic framework for thematic investing.

Why value has stopped outperforming

Russ Koesterich, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, of the Global Allocation team details what needs to change for bonds to be an effective hedge again.

The transition towards a decarbonized economy is underway. Read our take on how clients can position their portfolios now for that economic transformation.

As markets brace for tighter policy amid a cooling economy, Rick Rieder and team argue that investors are best served holding a portfolio that buys time.

It’s time to rebuild 60/40 portfolios with alternative sources of diversification and return. Learn how alternative investments create more resilient portfolios.

Russ Koesterich, CFA, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, and member of the Global Allocation team discusses the criteria for growth stocks to bounce back.

A sharp sell-off to start the year has pushed municipal closed-end funds to discounts, potentially presenting an attractive entry point for investors seeking tax-exempt income.

Anna Hawley, Lead ESG Portfolio Manager for Systematic Active Equity, sheds light on recent market developments through a sustainable lens.