Keep Calm And Add More Carry by Russ Koesterich, CFA – BlackRock The prospect of lower stock returns and higher volatility going forward suggests for Russ that investors should consider strategies such as carry, or yield, to boost risk adjusted […]
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A Chart Showing Why Deflation Is Dead
A Chart Showing Why Deflation Is Dead by Richard Turnill, BlackRock U.S. deflation is no longer an imminent risk. Global Chief Investment Strategist Richard Turnill’s chart of the week helps illustrate why. U.S. deflation is no longer an imminent risk. […]
Are These The Golden Days For Gold?
Are These The Golden Days For Gold? by Russ Koesterich, CFA – BlackRock Given an environment of low and even negative yields, slow growth and potential signs of rising inflation, Russ discusses why gold may continue to shine. As my […]
An Underappreciated Trend Supporting European Stocks
An Underappreciated Trend Supporting European Stocks by Richard Turnill – BlackRock Global Chief Investment Strategist Richard Turnill’s chart of the week focuses on an underappreciated trend that supports the case for European stocks. This week’s chart focuses on an underappreciated […]
The Challenge The Federal Reserve Faces (In 2 Powerful Charts)
The Challenge The Federal Reserve Faces (In 2 Powerful Charts) by Rick Rieder – BlackRock Rick Rieder shares two charts you’ll want to see, whether you are an avid Fed watcher or are just worried about rising interest rates. The […]
3 Ways Your Retirement Will Be Different From Your Parents’
3 Ways Your Retirement Will Be Different From Your Parents’ by Chip Castille, BlackRock BlackRock’s Chip Castille takes a closer look at today’s retirement landscape and uncovers several underlying themes that will transform how people around the globe prepare for […]
Commodity Prices – The Good (And Bad) News About One Fixed Income Sector
Commodity Prices – The Good (And Bad) News About One Fixed Income Sector by Richard Turnill, BlackRock BlackRock Global Chief Investment Strategist Richard Turnill explains what’s behind the rebound in high yield (and credit overall), and whether the rally can […]
Investing opportunities to consider before the second half
BlackRock Global Chief Investment Strategist Richard Turnill shares a few investing opportunities to consider before the second half. kenkuza / Shutterstock Markets today are characterized by low returns and lots of “me-too” trades, but it’s important to remember low return doesn’t mean no-return. […]
How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bonds
How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bonds by Russ Koesterich, CFA – BlackRock Low yields, potential volatility: Why even hold bonds? Russ explains the crucial role they still play in a portfolio. U.S. Treasuries are not cheap. […]
The surprising force behind gold’s rally
by Heidi Richardson, BlackRock Gold and gold mining stocks have been some of the best performers this year. What’s behind that rally and can it continue? Heidi Richardson shares her take. vitaly_korovin / Shutterstock After a few years of losses, gold […]