Merrill Perspectives by Bank of America

01.23.2023

Outlook 2023: Back to the (new) future

Could the coming year bring a return to a more promising market environment? Listen to why our Chief Investor Officer and other experts from Bank of America believe it could – and get insights on steps you could take...

10.29.2022

The EV Revolution

Electric vehicles are being hailed as the future of the global auto industry. But there are potential roadblocks to their widespread adoption. Our experts explore the path ahead.

08.05.2022

Midyear Outlook 2022: Turning volatility into opportunity

After a challenging start to the year, what could the second half of 2022 bring for the markets and global economy? Our panel of experts weighs in.

06.01.2022

The great wealth transfer: Is your family ready?

When it comes to passing on wealth, communication and planning are essential. Our experts offer smart steps to consider for every stage of the process.

06.01.2022

Is the housing market still hot? What you need to know

Home prices have been up sharply, but rising mortgage rates and low supply have been weighing on the market. What could it mean for buyers and sellers alike?

05.09.2022

More volatility ahead: Your key questions answered

What’s driving today’s sharp market volatility and how long might it last? Our Chief Investment Officer shares insights and offers steps to help soften the impact on your portfolio.

04.22.2022

The big shift: New market forces and ways to prepare, part 2

Our experts look at the trends reshaping the U.S. economy and markets and offer timely ideas to help you keep your financial goals and portfolio on track.

04.22.2022

The big shift: New market forces and ways to prepare, part 1

The war in Ukraine is just one of several events reshaping global markets. Here, we explore the forces driving change around the world and what it could mean for investors.

04.18.2022

The big shift: New market forces and ways to prepare, part 2

Our experts look at the trends reshaping the U.S. economy and markets and offer timely ideas to help you keep your financial goals and portfolio on track.

04.18.2022

The big shift: New market forces and ways to prepare, part 1

The war in Ukraine is just one of several events reshaping global markets. Here, we explore the forces driving change around the world and what it could mean for investors.

03.24.2022

Update: Market volatility and the Russia-Ukraine conflict

The conflict and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine continue to evolve by the day. In this update, our experts discuss the latest developments and whether progress toward a solution could be in sight.

03.10.2022

Market volatility and the Russia-Ukraine conflict

The crisis in Ukraine continues to unfold before our eyes. Here, our experts provide timely insights into the potential geopolitical, economic and market implications.

03.09.2022

Inflation: How high for how long?

Prices in the U.S. are rising at their fastest pace in decades. What could it take to turn the corner on inflation — and could there be a positive side to it?

11.09.2021

Moonshots: Tech that could change the world

A dozen or so radical technologies known as “moonshots ” could hold the power to dramatically transform our lives. Here, a fascinating journey into the future of tech.

02.08.2021

First 200 Days: What Investors Need to Know

A new administration—a new path forward for the economy and the global health crisis. What might the first 200 days of the Biden presidency bring and how could investors prepare?

01.20.2021

Outlook 2022: Bridge to a new dawn

Could 2022 mark the beginning of a new era for the markets and the economy? Hear why our Chief Investment Officer and other top minds in the business think it could be — and get their insights on what you...

11.09.2020

The promising power of green hydrogen

Could the most abundant element in the universe hold the answer to the world's growing energy needs — and help solve the climate crisis? Here's why the answer could be yes.

11.09.2020

The Promising Power of Green Hydrogen

Could the most abundant element in the universe hold the answer to the world's growing energy needs—and help solve the climate crisis? Here's why the answer could be yes.

08.31.2020

Reshoring: The Next Great Global Trend

There's growing evidence that more and more companies are relocating production back home. What effects could this "reshoring" shift have on the global economy, and could it ultimately spark a manufacturing renaissance here in the United States?

07.29.2020

At Home with the New Consumer

The pandemic has upended our lives, even altering our spending habits. Bikes and in-home entertainment are in; restaurant spending is out. Are these shifts temporary, or more permanent? And what could they mean for economic growth? Our experts...

06.17.2020

Life After the Coronavirus

The pandemic is accelerating a number of global trends—from the growing prevalence of technology to changes in how and where we source the food we eat. Our experts fast forward to 2022 and explore the many ways the economy,...

06.17.2020

Life After the Coronavirus

The pandemic is accelerating a number of global trends—from the growing prevalence of technology to changes in how and where we source the food we eat. Our experts fast forward to 2022 and explore the many ways the economy,...

05.31.2020

The Road to Recovery

As the economy gradually begins to reopen, there are still many questions about what shape the recovery will take. Our experts share insights into the signs they're watching for this year and in 2021—and why they're finding some surprising...

03.22.2020

Coronavirus and the Markets

The pandemic has disrupted the economy and caused unprecedented market volatility. We take a look at what it all means for your investments and financial life.

03.22.2020

Coronavirus and the Markets

The pandemic has disrupted the economy and caused unprecedented market volatility. We take a look at what it all means for your investments and financial life.

11.20.2019

Welcome to the 2020s

What will life be like in the next decade? Our hosts peer into the future and find reason for optimism in the new—and often surprising—trends that could transform the markets, the economy, and our lives in the years ahead.

11.06.2019

China & the Global Smartphone Economy

The smartphone in your hand is assembled from a universe of rare elements, sophisticated circuits and software—mostly in China. But it's not who puts it together, it's who makes the smartphone "smart" that will drive the future of the global...

10.23.2019

Surviving Immortality

Could someone alive today actually live to be 1,000 years old? Thanks to medical and technological breakthroughs, that could be possible someday. But living longer—even if it's only to, say, 150—comes with financial implications for how we plan and invest...

10.09.2019

Cyber Security

From our social media accounts to our medical records, much of our most personal information is available online. But who has access to it, and how can we protect ourselves from the growing threat of cyber crime? We explore the...

09.25.2019

Women Ri$ing

Women have made enormous economic and social gains in recent years. We look at the progress they've made, where there's room for growth and how the unique financial journeys many women travel require a different approach to saving, investing and...

09.10.2019

Getting Schooled

The rising cost of college can make it feel more high pressure than ever. In "Getting Schooled," our hosts examine how families can plan and prepare ahead so it doesn't feel so overwhelming, and also look at some potential alternatives...

08.29.2019

Merrill Perspectives Season 2 Podcast Series Trailer

Short audio trailer that highlights the wide range of issues, topics and trends that the new season of Merrill Perspectives will cover; narrated by Candace Browning, head of BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research, and featuring audio clips of different people...

12.13.2018

Outlook 2019

Where are the markets and economy headed? And will there be new opportunities for investors? In this special Outlook podcast, our hosts explore where we've been and where we're going and what it could mean for your financial...

12.13.2018

Outlook 2019

Where are the markets and economy headed? And will there be new opportunities for investors? In this special Outlook podcast, our hosts explore where we've been and where we're going and what it could mean for your financial...

12.06.2018

A World Apart

In many respects the U.S. economy is in the best shape it's been in years--so why is the rest of the world slowing down? We take a trip around the world to look for answers, and also explore global...

11.29.2018

Bulls, Bears and Volatility

Markets often go through periods when they zoom up and down. But does the volatility we've been experiencing mean a bear market is on the way, and how can investors react?

11.15.2018

The Price of Money

Interest rates are rising, and everything from mortgages to credit card debt and student loans could cost Americans more. We look at what higher rates could mean for the markets, the economy and your financial life.

11.15.2018

The Price of Money

Interest rates are rising, and everything from mortgages to credit card debt and student loans could cost Americans more. We look at what higher rates could mean for the markets, the economy and your financial life.

11.07.2018

Growth Town, U.S.A.

In "Growth Town, U.S.A.," our hosts examine how recent growth in America's economy has been driven by a surprising source's smaller cities and towns reinventing themselves. What advantages do these places have, and what could this trend say about our...

10.25.2018

Good Tech, Bad Tech

In "Good Tech, Bad Tech," our hosts look at some of the tradeoffs we're making as we integrate more and more technology into our everyday lives and the way we do business. They also point to ways you as an...

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Merrill Perspectives episodes:

Outlook 2023: Back to the (new) future

The EV Revolution

Midyear Outlook 2022: Turning volatility into opportunity

The great wealth transfer: Is your family ready?

Is the housing market still hot? What you need to know

More volatility ahead: Your key questions answered

The big shift: New market forces and ways to prepare, part 2

The big shift: New market forces and ways to prepare, part 1

The big shift: New market forces and ways to prepare, part 2

The big shift: New market forces and ways to prepare, part 1

Update: Market volatility and the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Market volatility and the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Inflation: How high for how long?

Moonshots: Tech that could change the world

First 200 Days: What Investors Need to Know

Outlook 2022: Bridge to a new dawn

The promising power of green hydrogen

The Promising Power of Green Hydrogen

Reshoring: The Next Great Global Trend

At Home with the New Consumer

Life After the Coronavirus

Life After the Coronavirus

The Road to Recovery

Coronavirus and the Markets

Coronavirus and the Markets

Welcome to the 2020s

China & the Global Smartphone Economy

Surviving Immortality

Cyber Security

Women Ri$ing

Getting Schooled

Merrill Perspectives Season 2 Podcast Series Trailer

Outlook 2019

Outlook 2019

A World Apart

Bulls, Bears and Volatility

The Price of Money

The Price of Money

Growth Town, U.S.A.

Good Tech, Bad Tech