What Boris Johnson’s election victory means for UK assets
We expect to see flows back into UK equity and credit now that some of the Brexit uncertainty…
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Why should you read our 2020 Global outlook?
Jean highlights some key takeaways that may help you with next year’s investment decisions.
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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What matters more – making money or not losing it?
Redefining your lens on risk may help you win more by losing less.
Pressure drop: 5 investing themes for winter
As we head towards the final weeks of 2019, Chris discusses some ways to navigate markets.
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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Sifting through the froth
Positive returns across asset classes in 2019 may limit tax loss selling in closed-end funds, but we see…
U.S. Consumers: Calm surface, revolution below
As Russ explains, the evolution of the consumer, still a pillar of the markets, has major implications for…
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…
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…