Continuing the summer series, The Bid brings back some of the best episodes from the last year. Oscar’s final pick is unpacking the meaning and the power of capital markets.

Capital markets are a powerful force in the global financial landscape. These markets connect long-term savings with productive uses of capital. Driving innovation, growth and job creation. But what are capital markets and how will they contribute to long-term global economic development?

Samara Cohen, chief Investment Officer of ETF and Index Investments at BlackRock joins host Oscar Pulido to explore 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.

Sources: “The Virtuous Cycle: The Global Potential Of Capital Markets” BlackRock, 2025

Original episode aired May 9th 2025

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Continuing the summer series, The Bid brings back some of the best episodes from the last year. Stevie's pick is a deep dive into the technology and AI investing trends coming out of Silicon Valley featuring Tony Kim, BlackRock portfolio manager and technology investing expert.

AI is experiencing a transformative moment, powering the phenomenal run in public markets, but the investment opportunities certainly transcend that small group of names. So where are the most compelling opportunities and how can AI investment not only build wealth, but contribute to a more efficient future?

Tony Kim, portfolio manager from BlackRock's Fundamental Equities team, joins Oscar to explore the evolving conversation around technology and AI investing among industry leaders, rebut AI skepticism and examine the investment potential of quantum computing.

Sources: Google Investor call, July 2024 per Sundar Pichai.

Original episode aired September 13th 2024

Key moments in this episode:

00:00 Introduction to The Bid's summer series Part Two and Stevie's Favourite Episode: Tech and AI Investing Trends

02:15 Tony Kim on the Evolution of AI in Tech

03:50 AI's Impact on Various Industries

05:16 Investment Opportunities in AI

08:07 The Future of AI and Quantum Computing

21:20 Historical Perspectives and Future Insights

22:44 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes

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Over the summer, The Bid brings back some of the best episodes from the last year. Kicking off the series, hosts Oscar and Stevie take a look back on one of the most popular episodes, recorded live on location in Davos, Switzerland.

In a special episode recorded from Davos, host Oscar Pulido is joined by Philipp Hildebrand, Vice Chairman of BlackRock, and Tom Donilon, Chairman of the BlackRock Investment Institute, to discuss the latest insights on the macroeconomic and geopolitical outlook for 2025. Philipp and Tom will provide their expert analysis on how these dynamics are shaping the global economic environment and what it means for investors and policymakers, offering listeners a behind-the-scenes perspective from Davos. 

Original episode aired January 24th 2025

Key moments in this episode:

00:00 Introduction to The Bid's Best of Summer Series

00:49 Oscar's Favorite Episode: Geopolitics Live from Davos

03:02 Insights from Davos: Geopolitical and Economic Outlook

05:35 The Impact of AI and Technology

07:41 US-China Relations and Global Fragmentation

10:59 Economic Outlook for 2025

18:02 Europe's Response to Global Challenges

26:00 Reflections and Closing Remarks

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So far, 2025 has been a year of sharp policy shifts and heightened macroeconomic uncertainty. With volatility becoming the new normal, how can investors stay grounded? In this episode of The Bid, host Oscar Pulido welcomes back Glenn Purves, Global Head of Macro at the BlackRock Investment Institute, to break down the firm’s 2025 Midyear Outlook.

They explore why the long-term economic picture has become less predictable, how mega forces like AI and geopolitical fragmentation are reshaping global economic markets, and what “investing in the here and now” really means. From the role of private capital in funding infrastructure and energy to the balance between strategic and tactical asset allocation, Glenn shares how investors can find opportunity amid uncertainty in the economy—and what risks investors should watch for in the second half of the year.

Sources: 2025 Midyear Outlook, BlackRock Investment Institute

Key moments in this episode:

00:00 Introduction to 2025 Market Volatility

01:55 Introducing the Investment Midyear Outlook

02:46 Geopolitical Fragmentation and Mega Forces

03:48 3 Investment Themes In 2025

05:10 Navigating Uncertainty and Risk

08:47 The Role of AI and Energy in Investments

13:19 Geopolitical Landscape and Trade Policies

16:49 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

19:30 Summer Series on The Bid

Check out this playlist featuring previous Outlooks: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1xN5nUCnSM9TuHxTE5ibOe

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In a recent BlackRock survey of registered voters, more than 75% of retirees said they wished they had saved more money for retirement. And with the recent passage of the SECURE 2.0 Act now in effect, opening up new opportunities for savers, investors are considering how to save and build wealth for the future. Shoring up emergency savings is protective of retirement savings, according to research by The BlackRock Foundation. So how can investors ensure they’re pulling all the levers at their disposal to retire on their own terms?

Rob Crothers, Head of U.S. Retirement for BlackRock, will discuss the current state of the retirement landscape and help us unpack a toolkit for retirement savers that’s been proposed by the Bipartisan Policy Center and how investors and employers can plan for the future.

Key moments in this episode:

00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Saving for Retirement

00:17 Exploring the SECURE 2.0 Act and Retirement Universals

02:01 Current Retirement Landscape and Policy Changes

04:06 BlackRock's D.C. Retirement Summit and Key Recommendations

06:28 Mechanisms for Better Saving Behavior

11:40 Encouraging Early Financial Education

14:24 Market Volatility and Long-Term Saving Strategies

16:50 Actionable Retirement Considerations

18:18 Conclusion and Upcoming Topics

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Sources: BlackRock Global Family Office Report 2025; ‘To Spend Or Not To Spend’, Dec 2024, BlackRock; ‘More Than 1 Million Americans Now Enrolled In Auto-IRA Programs’, AARP 2025; Callan DC Trends Survey, Callan 2025; Survey of Household Economic Decision-Making, FED 2025; Bipartisan Policy Paper, BlackRock 2025

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The global investment environment is full of uncertainty — from inflation, growth dynamics, to policy shifts and geopolitical tensions. Investors are seeking clarity and ways to unlock more consistent investment outcomes during a period of unpredictable conditions. Innovations in data analytics and technology are helping investors better understand markets not just in during turbulent times, but in everyday decision making. But is AI the answer to consistent investment performance, and how can human judgment have the potential to create more resilient investment results? Enter systematic investing, that blends human insight and machine learning to pursue consistent alpha in volatile markets through disciplined processes, alternative data, and continuous innovation.

Ronald Kahn, Global Head of Systematic Investment Research at BlackRock, has played a foundational role in shaping the field of quantitative investing over the past few decades. He joins host Oscar Pulido to talk about what it means to pursue consistent alpha in today’s markets, how data and technology have evolved investors' expectations and how systematic investing continues to deliver potential in uncertain conditions.

Key moments in this episode:

00:00 Investment Uncertainty in 2025

02:23 Pursuing Consistent Alpha in Volatile Markets

04:02 The Role of Data and Technology

04:26 Alternative Data in Action

07:53 Systematic Investing and Technology

12:44 Human and Machine Collaboration

16:07 Considerations for Individual Investors

18:47 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

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Following our last episode on U.S. equities with Carrie King, we’re expanding the conversation globally to understand how these dynamics are playing out beyond American shores. European and Asian equity markets are navigating a complex mix of geopolitical shifts, technological disruption, and evolving investor sentiment.

Helen Jewell, Chief Investment Officer for Fundamental Equities in EMEA, and Belinda Boa, Head of Active Investments for Asia Pacific at BlackRock, will unpack how equity markets across Europe and Asia are responding to these changing dynamics, whether companies are absorbing the cost of tariffs or passing them on to consumers, and what resilience looks like for investors in markets shaped by volatility and transformation.

Key moments in this episode:

00:00 Introduction to Global Equity Markets Landscape

02:00 Asian Market Dynamics and Tariff Strategies

04:05 European Companies' Resilience and Stock Specifics

06:53 Drivers of European Market Performance

08:30 AI and Other Investment Opportunities in APAC

11:08 Themes and Opportunities in European Equities

13:08 Insights on UK Market and Investor Strategies

19:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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After two years of full steam ahead for U.S. equities, 2025 has so far featured a number of speed bumps and even a few U-turns for some key areas of the market. With continued market volatility and a stock market correction, how should investors be thinking about the U.S. equity market as compared with the rest of the world?

Carrie King, U.S. and Developed Markets Chief Investment Officer for BlackRock’s Fundamental Equities group will discuss market volatility, rotations and the state of the U.S. equity market.

Sources: Q2 Equities Outlook, BlackRock 2025

Check out the full series covering tariffs and market volatility on The Bid: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3iiZbbNz3eI08zXGZ4n3LI?si=TNiOrYRoSxyXVsbwsBs68Q

Key moments in this episode:

00:00 Introduction to Market Volatility and The Equity Landscape

02:00 Recap of Previous Discussion and Market Trends

03:48 Broadening of the Equity Markets

04:27 US vs. Global Market Performance

05:13 Drivers of Market Rotation and Volatility

06:28 Fundamental Shifts in the Market

09:15 European Market Outperformance

12:11 US Exceptionalism and Future Outlook

15:11 Health of US Corporations and Consumers

18:14 Investor Sentiment and Future Outlook

19:20 Conclusion and Investor Takeaways

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It's been quite a ride for equity markets this year. Uncertainty and volatility hit a fever pitch in the weeks following President Trump's sweeping tariff announcement in April as investors feared the potential for rising inflation, slow economic growth, and US assets, losing their aura of dominance. Tony DeSpirito, global CIO for BlackRock's Fundamental Equities Group, joins host Oscar Pulido to help make sense of recent market turmoil from an equity perspective where he sees opportunities amidst the volatility and what history tells us to expect as we look ahead to the rest of the year.

Sources: Equity Market Outlook Q2 2025, BlackRock; BlackRock Fundamental Equities, with data from Morningstar & Bloomberg as of April 30, 2025;

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Key moments in this episode:

00:00 Stock Market Turmoil and Recovery

01:22 Tony DeSpirito Gives His Q2 Outlook

04:15 Historical Equity Markets Volatility

06:53 Where Equity Opportunities in Volatile Markets Lie

12:55 Global Market Comparisons

17:34 Final Thoughts and Investor Considerations

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Investment opportunities in India have been gaining significant attention, driven by the country's robust economic growth and favorable demographic trends. But what are the key factors that make India an attractive destination for long-term investment opportunities, and how can they navigate the complexities of this dynamic market? 

Vivek Paul, Head of Portfolio Research and UK Chief Investment Strategist for the BlackRock Investment Institute, will help explore the investment landscape in India, the opportunities in public markets, and the long-term growth potential driven by the country's economic growth and demographic strengths. We'll also delve into the implications of India's rapid digitization and resilience in a fragmented geopolitical landscape and discuss the challenges investors should consider in this evolving market. 

Key moments in this episode:

00:00 Introduction to Investment Opportunities in India

00:53 Exploring India's Economic and Demographic Strengths

02:41 The Impact of Digitization and Geopolitical Dynamics

03:26 Demographics and Economic Growth

05:03 Stock Market vs. Economic Growth

08:32 Fixed Income Markets and Central Bank Policies

10:26 Geopolitical Risks and Tariffs

12:47 Investment Risks and Opportunities in Indian Equities

15:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Check out our previous episode on India from last year here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5lsbTpWYFSxgJkz75VA2rB?si=di74nyAmTISczr6uR_q5tA

Sources: “Tapping Into India’s Transformation” Investment Perspectives, BlackRock Investment Institute, 2025

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