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.
As the second half kicks off, we advocate taking a modestly more defensive stance while still favoring risk assets with attractive risk/reward ratios. Mike explains, sharing three investing ideas.
Despite structural regional challenges, Russ provides insight on several factors that support European equities.
We see income, or carry, as the key driver of bond market returns in today’s low-for-long world. Scott…
A dovish pivot by global central banks should extend the length of this economic cycle, supporting our upgrade…
Central banks around the world, led by the U.S. Federal Reserve, have taken a newly accommodative tilt. New…
Can equity markets continue to deliver in the third quarter? Tony DeSpirito sees reason to believe stocks can…
Jeff makes the connection between the U.S.-China trade war, the Fed’s rate outlook and why there may be…
We have refreshed our investment themes and market views in our 2019 midyear global investment outlook. BlackRock Chief…
We see trade and geopolitical frictions as the key driver of the global economy and markets. Thomas E.…
Rick Rieder and Russ Brownback argue that while most investors are focusing primarily on trade-related supply chain disruptions…
Summer reading season is here. Jean shares our book recommendations.
Why aren’t oil prices reacting to heightened Gulf tensions more strongly? Kurt explains.
Chris discusses the key international events the iShares Investment Strategy team have been tracking this month.
