Rick Rieder, Russ Brownback and Trevor Slaven contend that eight major market influences are likely to dominate the investment environment in the year ahead and that the proper portfolio mix will be instrumental in delivering a successful outcome. In our
Davos brief The global economic expansion is stretching, but powerful structural trends are testing limits — and intersecting with the near-term outlook. The trends include rising inequality and social unrest; deglobalization and fragmentation into trade blocs; an intensifying focus
Chris discusses key long-term trends in China as both a new decade and the 12-year lunar new year cycle begin. For those celebrating the Lunar New Year, 2020 is the Year of the Rat, the first of the 12-year cycle
Kurt lays out why we advocate for a cautious tilt into cyclical assets, such as emerging market and Japanese stocks. The new year has greeted markets with generally good news: The “Phase 1” trade deal between the U.S. and China
Weekly commentary – We favor a cautious tilt into cyclical assets, with expectations for a rebound in global trade and manufacturing activity. – We see global growth stabilizing and gradually picking up over the next six to 12 months, thanks
Davos Brief The global economic expansion is stretching, but powerful structural trends are testing limits — and intersecting with the near-term outlook. The trends include rising inequality and social unrest; deglobalization and fragmentation into trade blocs; an intensifying focus on
BlackRock’s Global Chief Investment Strategist Mike Pyle shares how he got from the White House to asset management, why he doesn’t have time for hobbies and more in the latest installment in our ongoing series of Q&As with BlackRock investment
We’ve read the headlines. Extreme weather events from wildfire to floods are forcing governments and companies around the world to consider climate-related risks as they plan for the future. Reducing greenhouse gas (GhG) emissions has been central to these plans
What themes in geopolitical risks are worth monitoring – other than the ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions? Mike explains. The U.S. killing of a top Iranian military leader and the subsequent retaliation by Iran in recent weeks marked an escalation in U.S.-Iran
Weekly commentary • The recent sharp escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions serves as a reminder of the potential for flare-ups in geopolitical risks as we enter 2020. • We see global growth stabilizing and gradually picking up over the next six
Introduction BlackRock’s purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. In pursuit of our purpose, we embed a focus on long-term sustainability across our business for the benefit of our stakeholders: clients, shareholders, employees, and communities. As
The presidential election year has begun, and the rhetoric around health care policy is likely to get louder as campaigning heats up. Tony DeSpirito talks with Portfolio Manager Erin Xie about the implications for health care stocks. In a year-end
BII Global weekly commentary We see Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) playing a key role as portfolio ballast against both growth shocks and inflation risks. We see global growth stabilizing and gradually picking up over the next six to 12 months,
After an astounding 2019, what’s in store for 2020? Russ discusses. We will miss 2019. While 2018’s odd confluence of a weakening economy, rising trade frictions and monetary tightening led to losses in virtually every asset class, this year has
Mike explains why we favor inflation-linked bonds in both tactical and strategic portfolios. We view inflation risks as underappreciated for 2020 – and beyond. Our base case is for modestly higher U.S. inflation this year, with a risk of upside
Our 2020 investment themes Growth edges up – We see an inflection point as global economic growth edges higher in 2020 thanks to easy financial conditions, limiting recession risks. The growth mix is shifting as the modest pickup is likely
We have made meaningful changes to our tactical asset views heading into 2020, including a moderate tilt into cyclical assets. We see growth stabilizing and gradually picking up over the next six to 12 months, thanks in part to easy
‘Tis the season for holiday reading. Jean shares our top picks to take you through the new year. ‘Tis the season for holiday reading – and for our annual December list of book recommendations to add to your holiday gift
Rick Rieder and Russ Brownback argue that contrary to the many year-end outlooks foreseeing either a recession or a rebound in 2020, the most likely path for the economy and markets is more moderate, which can be encapsulated in their
The ruling UK Conservative Party won a large outright majority in Thursday’s election, giving Prime Minister Boris Johnson a stable government and mandate to deliver Brexit in January. The pound and domestic-focused UK equities should benefit from greater political certainty
We have made meaningful changes to our tactical asset views heading into 2020, including a moderate tilt into cyclical assets. Mike explains. Two dueling forces have shaped asset performance in 2019: the protectionist push and a dovish pivot in monetary
Growth should edge higher in 2020, limiting recession risks. This is a favorable backdrop for risk assets. But the dovish central bank pivot that drove markets in 2019 is largely behind us. Inflation risks look underappreciated, and the lull in
We expect to see flows back into UK equity and credit now that some of the Brexit uncertainty has been removed. The ruling UK Conservative Party won a large outright majority in Thursday’s election, giving Prime Minister Boris Johnson a
Rethinking government bond allocations and introducing our capital market assumptions for China The dramatic drop in government bond yields this year, taking nearly a third of global bonds into negative-yielding territory at one point, has raised serious questions about their
Patrick Nolan sits down with Mark Peterson, Director of Investment Strategy and Education, to talk about what investors can do to help their nest egg deliver for the long run. Patrick: Mark, some 10,000 Americans turn 65 every day, yet
Global Asset Allocation Views Q1 2020 -> https://www.opiniopro.com/2020/01/jp-morgan/global-asset-allocation-views-q1-2020/ #AssetAllocation #credit #equites #Equities #FixedIncome via @JPMorganAM
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Economic resilience, Fed and elections to drive US markets in 2020 -> https://www.opiniopro.com/2020/01/amundi/economic-resilience-fed-and-elections-to-drive-us-markets-in-2020-2/ #consumption #election #monetarypolicy via @Amundi_ENG
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