As part of The Bid #podcast summer series, we’re revisiting standout episodes from the past year. For the final pick, host Oscar Pulido dives into the meaning and impact of capital markets. Joining him is Samara Cohen, Chief Investment Officer of ETF and Index Investments at BlackRock, who breaks down the key differences in capital market growth strategies between mature and emerging markets, how capital markets help in mobilizing investment, and the role of regulatory frameworks and market innovation in ensuring their effective functioning. 🎧

Why should investors consider investing in public infrastructure? BlackRock’s Balfe Morrison breaks down three reasons why:

U.S. growth is starting to fray at the edges. Where should investors look for opportunities if U.S. stocks were to lose ground? #QuestionOfTheWeek: Which region offers the best opportunity if U.S. stocks slip?👇

How to invest for the long term when the future state of the world is so uncertain? In this week’s #MarketTake, Devan Nathwani, Portfolio Strategist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, explains why considering multiple scenarios can help 👉

Mega forces like #AI are shaping an economic transformation with an unknown end, making long-term investing challenging. That’s why we now use multiple scenarios in our long-term, strategic views. Read more 👉

Are digital assets entering a new phase? We see stablecoins as a new part of the future of finance #MegaForce, with U.S. legislation cementing their role in digital payments. Read more here 👉

Are digital assets entering a new phase? We see stablecoins as a new part of the future of finance #MegaForce, with U.S. legislation cementing their role in digital payments. Read more here 👉

With interest rates holding higher for longer, what kind of investment opportunities are emerging? Michel Dilmanian, Portfolio Strategist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, shares more in this week’s #MarketTake 👉

Interest rates are holding higher for longer, creating the best environment for earning income in bonds in two decades. We like a mix of income opportunities but stay selective due to fiscal sustainability risks. Read more 👉

🎧 The Bid #podcast is back with our Best of Summer series! This week, we’re spotlighting a special episode recorded in Davos, where host Oscar Pulido is joined by Philipp Hildebrand, Vice Chairman of BlackRock, and Tom Donilon, Chairman of the BlackRock Investment Institute. Together, they unpack the macroeconomic and geopolitical outlook for 2025, offering expert insights and a behind the scenes perspective from the World Economic Forum.🎙️Tune in: