Japanese equities: still in the doldrums
Ben explains why we maintain our underweight on Japanese equities despite their recent rally.
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A preview of third-quarter earnings season
We see third-quarter earnings season offering some limited support to U.S. stocks in the near term, as a…
Commodities
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Have Commodities Bottomed?
Though commodities have been the worst performing asset class of 2015, Russ explains why it's still too early…
Where Will Crude Oil Go From Here?
While recent oil price movements have been extraordinary, Russ explains why crude oil should remain range bound going…
Currencies
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Where will currencies go from here?
In his first post for the BlackRock Blog, Jean Boivin, head of economic and markets research for the…
Economy
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Toward effective economic policy for the 21st century
Rick Rieder and Russ Brownback highlight their view that effective monetary and fiscal policy in the 21st Century…
Building the cities of the future
Cities are constantly in flux, driven by e-commerce, the sharing economy and technological development. What will the cities…
Emerging Markets
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(Re)emerging markets?
It’s hard to miss the volume of chatter about emerging markets (EM) these days. Amid a potential EM…
ETFs
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WTF: Where are the factors?
Investors increasingly are using factor strategies, but you wouldn’t know it from their portfolios. Where are the factors?
4 strategies for investing in emerging markets
Chris explores ways to manage your EM allocation, an out of favor, but still appealing asset class.
Fixed Income
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A not so gentle reminder of why you should own bonds
If you’re invested in the market, you’re more than likely well aware of the recent volatility and its…
What’s the Difference Between Duration and Maturity?
Matt Tucker takes a look at two key fixed income concepts and explains how each one behaves in…
Investing
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3 things that might surprise you about quality stocks
Do quality stocks come with a higher price tag? Is “quality” synonymous with “defense”? Do I need to…
U.S. consumers: still an engine of growth
Once again, U.S. consumers are keeping the global economy out of the abyss. Russ discusses why.
Personal Investing
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Portion control isn’t just for meal time
Building a financial fitness plan has a lot in common with how we manage our diets. Martin explains.
3 tax things to consider for your investment portfolio
As we prepare our tax returns this season, Heather Pelant shares how you can at the same time…
Retirement
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Making the most of your next dollar
Save for the future or pay off debt? Deciding how to effectively use your extra income isn’t as…
What women really think about retirement
Women want more teach, less tell when it comes to retirement planning. Anne explains.
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Why we see a renewed spring in Europe’s step
Elga explains the reasons we see a European economic recovery in the second half of the year –…
4 charts depicting climate risks to portfolios
Brian shares four charts illustrating the potential impact from climate-related risks on U.S. municipal bonds, commercial mortgage backed…