Why we like cyclical assets
Kurt lays out why we advocate for a cautious tilt into cyclical assets, such as emerging market and…
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BlackRock Investment Institute
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Meet the strategist: Mike Pyle
BlackRock’s Global Chief Investment Strategist Mike Pyle shares how he got from the White House to asset management,…
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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Investors would do well to prepare for greater dispersion
Rick Rieder and Russ Brownback argue that – in contrast to the past decade of monetary policy lifting…
The restoration of monetary policy equilibrium
Rick Rieder, Russ Brownback and Trevor Slaven contend that much of the recent criticism brought to bear against…
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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3 trends to watch in the Chinese New Year
Chris discusses key long-term trends in China as both a new decade and the 12-year lunar new year…
What matters more – making money or not losing it?
Redefining your lens on risk may help you win more by losing less.
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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What now for value stocks?
Will value stock returns bound back in 2020 after a long period of underperformance? Jeff Shen puts a…
Fed’s printing press favors emerging markets
Russ discusses the catalysts favoring Emerging Markets, beginning with the Federal Reserve.
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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How to avoid “dollar cost ravaging” in retirement
Patrick Nolan sits down with Mark Peterson, Director of Investment Strategy and Education, to talk about what investors…
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…
Sustainability
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3 tips for investing in the low-carbon transition
Global economies continue to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with likely impacts on portfolios. Michael talks about ways to…
ESG in credit markets – what’s material?
Andre Bertolotti and Jaime Maihuire Irigoyen from BlackRock Sustainable Investing share a first-of-a-kind “materiality matrix” showing which ESG…
Uncategorized (old)
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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…