The Federal Reserve has purchased $237 billion in U.S. Treasuries since December to manage record government debt issuance, pushing its total holdings to $4.4 trillion. Despite this bond market support, BlackRock's Rick Rieder advises investors to prefer equities, citing a structural shortage of stocks due to heavy share buybacks and limited new listings. He highlights a divided U.S. economy where rate-sensitive sectors struggle while AI investments and high-income consumption drive growth. Rieder expects eventual Fed rate cuts but remains cautious on bonds, favoring mid-term Treasury holdings until mortgage rate pressures ease.
BlackRock reported strong Q2 results with net inflows of $192 billion, pushing assets under management (AUM) to a record $15.3 trillion. The firm's ETF business showed strong momentum, supported by new product launches and inclusion in Trump accounts...
BlackRock, Inc. reported a strong second quarter marked by record inflows, increased base fees, and double-digit revenue growth, highlighting the strength of its business model. The company's expansion into private markets and technology services is ...
BlackRock reported quarterly earnings per share of $13.91, surpassing analyst estimates of $12.69, and revenue of $7.08 billion, exceeding expectations of $6.73 billion. The company’s assets under management reached a record $15.3 trillion, a 22% inc...
BlackRock reported Q2 adjusted earnings of $13.91 per share, surpassing analyst estimates of $12.57, driven by record net inflows of $191.7 billion and a 31% revenue increase to $7.08 billion. Assets under management rose 22% to $15.34 trillion, with...
US stock futures rose after a softer-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) report reduced the chances of a Federal Reserve rate hike in July. The market now awaits today's Producer Price Index (PPI) data, which could either confirm easing inflatio...
