Market outlook & strategy
Geopolitical calendar
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International Opportunities
Read the latest insights on international markets from iShares Investment Strategy
International Opportunities
Read the latest insights on international markets from iShares Investment Strategy
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Market outlook & strategyWhat the yield curve can tell equity in...
Mar 18, 2019Parsing different yield curve regimes for clues on potential equity returns.
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International opportunitiesThe case for Chinese equities
Feb 15, 2019Read why we are constructive on Chinese equities.
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International InvestingA framework for international investing
Feb 12, 2019The iShares Investment Strategy team describes core-satellite international investing.
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Market outlook & strategyAn investor’s guide to 2019
Jan 3, 2019Read our Q1 Outlook Implementation Guide and learn how to turn insight into investable actions with a focus on ETFs.
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International opportunities2019 around the world: A survey of key ...
Dec 18, 2018The iShares Investment Strategy surveys key risks around the globe including trade policy, geopolitical tensions and slowing gr...
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Market outlook & strategyDigging deep: The outlook for commoditi...
Dec 14, 2018Learn our take on the outlook for commodities, and the role they can play in a portfolio.
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Market outlook & strategySticking with technology stocks: Qualit...
Oct 31, 2018Why technology stocks have the potential to withstand volatility and deliver long-term returns.
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Featured insightsGetting real about ETFs and the markets
Oct 18, 2018The rapid growth of ETFs in recent years has given rise to misperceptions about how they operate in the marketplace. Learn the ...
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International opportunitiesDamage done: The dollar and emerging ma...
Oct 2, 2018Read how the dollar has been one of the drivers of emerging market returns this year. But what's ahead?
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Market outlook & strategyThe case for financials in 2018
Sep 19, 2018Learn why the U.S. financial sector may be poised for growth in 2018.
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Income investingPotential benefits and risks of preferr...
Sep 4, 2018Preferred stocks may be appropriate for investors looking to diversify their return streams and source of yield.
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International opportunitesGoing global with technology
Aug 20, 2018Read about a region where investors can access important tech firms: EM Asia.
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Market outlook & strategyHealthcare stocks: midyear checkup
Aug 20, 2018The healthcare sector continues to offer both short and long-term potential opportunities for investors.
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Income investingThe new yield environment
Aug 17, 2018Navigating the new rising rate environment across asset classes.
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International opportunitiesSaudi Arabia: On the brink of change
Jul 11, 2018Read about what developments in Saudi Arabia mean for investors.
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International OpportunitiesMexican Election Update
Jul 1, 2018Read our take on the implications of the presidential election in Mexico.
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Market Outlook & StrategyExpanding horizons with gold
Jul 2, 2018Understand the role of gold in a portfolio as a diversifier.
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ETF trendsInvesting in breakthroughs: Robotics an...
Jun 27, 2018Robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) offer potential growth for long-term investors.
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International opportunitiesEmerging markets: Keep an eye on disper...
Jun 11, 2018We still favor emerging markets, but the current environment suggests being selective is key.
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Market Outlook & StrategyFrom well to pump: Opportunities within...
Jun 7, 2018The ETF Investment Strategy team explores the sharp rise in oil prices, its outlook, and whether energy equities are the better...
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ETF trendsIndex investors are hardly passive
May 10, 2018Many critiques of indexing are based on the false notion that all ETF users all are monolithic, buy-and-hold investors that rel...
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Market outlook & strategyIn need of an upgrade: The U.S. infrast...
Apr 4, 2018There is widespread agreement that the United States needs significant investment in infrastructure in order to sustain long-te...
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Market outlook & strategyThe case for technology in 2018
Mar 15, 2018Learn why the U.S. technology sector may be poised for growth in 2018.
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ETF TRENDSWho’s behind the growth of ETFs?
Jan 19, 2018Learn why the U.S. financial sector may be poised for growth in 2018.
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Market outlook & strategyWhat’s next for aerospace & defense?
Nov 8, 2017Learn more about the trends that may support Aerospace & Defense.
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Market outlook & strategyBlackRock Global Investor Pulse
Jun 5, 2017BlackRock’s fifth annual Global Investor Pulse uncovers what’s on the minds of investors today.
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