BlackRock (BLK) is the world's largest publicly traded investment management firm. As of September 30, 2016, it had assets under management, or AUM, of $5.1 trillion. This is ~7% of the total assets under management across the globe.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel won a fourth term in office. The BlackRock Investment Institute explains what this election result means for investors.
Consumer spending helps fuel the economy, but, as Russ explains, still sluggish spending continues to limit growth.
Sentiment toward technology stocks is oscillating between optimism and skepticism. We dig into tech sector opportunities—and obstacles.
Rick Rieder and Russ Brownback, from the BlackRock Fundamental Fixed Income Team, look to the investment lessons that…
To hedge, or not to hedge, currency moves: that is the question. Terry provides our answer.
Selecting bonds that match your investment goals is easier said than done. Matt explains.
The Inflation GPS incorporates big data on price trends and a daily-updated “nowcast” of inflation-related statistics to give…
Richard spells out what a steadier political environment in Europe means for investors.
With the top two positions at the Federal Reserve soon to be open, Russ discusses how the easy…
Financial rebuilding after a natural disaster can be daunting. Here’s a list of things to consider before you…
Rick Rieder explains the economic implications of “the Amazon effect.”
Russ explores why both risky assets and traditional safe havens have performed well this year, and whether that…
Washington averted an imminent fiscal crisis, but we see more political uncertainty ahead. Richard explains.
