Market take

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• Dollar strength shifts case for EM 29.06.2026 3min

  The U.S. dollar's safe-haven status remains intact. But a stronger dollar no longer automatically translates into broad emerging market weakness. Michel Dilmanian, Portfolio Strategist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, explains why the dollar is no longer the only story for emerging markets.
• Powering through energy bottlenecks 22.06.2026 4min

  The twin pressures of vulnerable energy supply and rising power demand are making energy security a durable investment theme. Hugo Liebaert, Sustainable Investment and Research Analytics at the BlackRock Investment Institute, explains where opportunities are emerging around critical energy bottlenecks.
• The need for a new portfolio approach 08.06.2026 3min

  Mega forces like AI are reshaping markets and economies, with multiple plausible outcomes ahead. Devan Nathwani, Portfolio Strategist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, explains why this evolving investment landscape necessitates a new portfolio approach built around exposures—not asset class labels.
• Midyear Forum: speed meets scarcity 01.06.2026 4min

  Surging AI investment and geopolitical risks are showing how mega forces are reshaping the investment landscape. Michel Dilmanian, Portfolio Strategist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, unpacks how these developments will shape the debate at BlackRock’s Midyear Investment Forum this week.
• The need to diversify diversifiers 26.05.2026 4min

  Surging long-term bond yields underscore our view that traditional portfolio diversification is being challenged in today’s macro regime. Beata Harasim, Senior Investment Strategist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, explains why investors may need a Plan B built around broader sources of return.
• Upping developed stocks strategically 18.05.2026 3min

  Mega forces are reshaping portfolio opportunities over a strategic horizon of five years and beyond. Devan Nathwani, Portfolio Strategist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, explains how their latest manifestation is shifting where we take growth risk.
• Record U.S. stocks: disconnect or not? 11.05.2026 3min

  U.S. stocks are hitting record highs even as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz weigh on global supply chains. Ehsan Khoman, Economist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, explains why we think markets are pricing in both an AI-driven earnings boost and the impact of those disruptions — not signaling a disconnect.
• Earnings strength keeps us risk-on 04.05.2026 3min

  U.S. stocks are hitting record highs despite ongoing Middle East supply disruptions. Natalie Gill, Senior Portfolio Strategist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, explains what’s driving their outperformance and why it's keeping us risk-on .
• Persistent inflation constrains policy 27.04.2026 3min

  Inflation pressures predate the Middle East supply shock, leaving central banks constrained on policy. Nicholas Fawcett, Senior Economist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, explains why we expect yields to remain elevated and how this affects the role of long-term government bonds as portfolio diversifiers.
• A supercharged AI mega force 20.04.2026 3min

  AI is becoming an even more powerful mega force as investment accelerates beyond already historic levels. Natalie Gill, Senior Portfolio Strategist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, explains how these shifts are reinforcing the U.S. competitive edge.
• Back to overweight U.S. stocks 13.04.2026 2min

  U.S.-Iran negotiations collapsed for now, but we see talks as evidence of an economic incentive to end the conflict. Wei Li, BlackRock Global Chief Investment Strategist, unpacks the case for dialling up risk.
• Spotting pockets of EM resilience 06.04.2026 4min

  A stronger U.S. dollar and supply shocks are widening dispersion across emerging markets. Wei Li, Global Chief Investment Strategist at BlackRock, explains how mega forces — from AI to the energy transition — are creating pockets of resilience.
• Mideast shock fuels investing themes 30.03.2026 4min

  The Middle East shock and rising AI-driven power demand are reinforcing energy security and supply chain resilience. Christopher Kaminker, Head of Sustainable Investment Research and Analytics at the BlackRock Investment Institute, explains how these forces are unlocking long-term, thematic opportunities.
• Dialing down risk amid supply shock 23.03.2026 4min

  The escalating Mideast conflict has now caused energy markets to price in a prolonged disruption. Wei Li, Global Chief Investment Strategist at BlackRock, shares the changes we’re making to BlackRock's tactical investment views.
• Pressures to shape Mideast conflict 16.03.2026 4min

  The Mideast conflict has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy chokepoint. Ehsan Khoman, Economist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, unpacks the implications for markets.
• Gauging the Mideast supply shock 09.03.2026 4min

  The Middle East conflict is causing a supply chain shock. Natalie Gill, Portfolio Strategist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, explains how energy disruptions are driving regional market effects and adding to inflation risk.
• Rethinking long-term investing 02.03.2026 4min

  Static strategic asset allocation no longer suffices in a world shaped by mega forces. Devan Nathwani, Portfolio Strategist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, explains why It’s crucial to revisit key calls and focus on underlying economic drivers.
• New return drivers in Japan, Europe 23.02.2026 3min

  Markets are laser-focused on the AI buildout, but opportunities shaped by other mega forces abound. Roelof Salomons, Portfolio Strategist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, explains how fiscal expansion tied to geopolitical fragmentation in Japan and Europe is creating new return drivers.
• Software selloff shows AI acceleration 17.02.2026 4min

  The recent software selloff shows the market is recognizing AI’s disruptive power. Natalie Gill, Portfolio Strategist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, unpacks why the hunt for winners and losers ultimately strengthens the case for AI’s massive buildout.
• Staying positive on emerging markets 09.02.2026 4min

  Emerging market stocks and bonds are off to a strong start to the year following a stellar 2025. Axel Christensen, Chief Investment Strategist for Latin America at the BlackRock Investment Institute, shares why we think returns can deliver again, though selectivity is key.