Market take

Zeroing in on secular forces, not cycles

Nov 11, 2024
Dive into insights from the 2025 Outlook Forum as investment leaders discuss market dynamics shaped by structural shifts. Explore strategies amidst uncertainties like U.S. elections and geopolitical tensions. Discover how U.S. and European stocks are performing differently and the transformative impact of AI on the economy. These discussions highlight the importance of understanding long-term trends over cyclical events.
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Structural Shifts, Not Cycles

  • Investors are mistakenly viewing current market data through a typical business cycle lens.
  • Actually, structural changes are driving market movements, not cyclical patterns.
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Navigating Structural Transformations

  • BlackRock's 2025 Outlook Forum aimed to understand market transformations driven by structural changes.
  • They adapted their macro scenarios to position themselves for the market impact.
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US Stocks vs. Europe

  • BlackRock portfolio managers remain bullish on US stocks despite high valuations.
  • This contrasts with Europe's lagging economic growth and stock performance.
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