Are investors paying too big a premium for safety?
Following months of strong performance, Russ discusses why defensive sectors may be overpriced in the current environment.
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.
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The trade war in the context of broader themes
Rick Rieder and Russ Brownback argue that while most investors are focusing primarily on trade-related supply chain disruptions…
The potential impact of a monetary policy shift
The Fed is considering a change to its monetary policy framework. Elga assesses the potential impact on markets…
The implications of a potential Fed policy shift
The Fed is considering a new policy framework to better steer inflation expectations. Elga examines the economic and…
In the limelight: inflation-protection bonds
Richard explains why we see increasing attraction of inflation-protected U.S. government bonds.
Rates and Reality Series: Why the next 10 years may be better than the last
In this three-part series, Matt Tucker examines the relationship between interest rates and bond returns. His final post…
The case for balance over bullish
Richard explains what has triggered the rally in stocks, and how investors could approach it.
How the pros use bond ETFs
A recent report shows that as bond markets evolve, large institutional investors are finding new ways to use…
What we can learn from a new measure of neutral
Elga explains what our new estimates for the neutral rate reveal about the possible path forward for central…
Hunting for the elusive “neutral” rate
What is the “neutral” rate of interest? And why should you care? Richard explains.