Investment Commentary
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Fixed Income
Fixed Income Markets Report
September 2009
A quarterly review and analysis of the fixed income markets, focusing primarily on the U.S.
Global Fixed Income Markets Report
September 2009
A quarterly review and analysis of the global fixed income markets
Monthly Fixed Income Commentary
November 2009
A monthly summary of the fixed income markets across spread sectors
Equity
Weekly Equity Investment Commentary
U.S. market summary for week of November 16, 2009:
A weekly economic analysis focusing primarily on the US equity market, written by Bob Doll, Vice Chairman and Global CIO of Equities
Global Equity Markets Report
September 2009
A quarterly summary and analysis of the global equity markets
Monthly Non-U.S. Equity Commentary
September 2009
A monthly economic review and outlook for the international equity markets
Liquidity
Monthly Liquidity Commentary
October 2009
A monthly summary of the liquidity market environment, including money markets and short-term fixed income
Real Estate
Private U.S. Real Estate Equity Quarterly Report
July 2009
A quarterly summary and analysis of the U.S. Real Estate market
Featured Literature
The Appeal of Dedicated-Tax Bonds
November 2009
The fiscal plight of state and local governments has been the subject of much media attention, leading to speculation over issuer bankruptcies and bond defaults. This report addresses the appeal of dedicated-tax bonds -- municipal debt that is supported by an established revenue stream that covers annual debt service, making the likelihood of default very remote and providing some solace for investors.
Build America Bonds Report
July 2009
This report provides an overview of Build America Bonds (a new financing tool for state and local governments), discusses implications for tax-exempt and taxable markets, details recent issuance, and offers BlackRock's outlook on these new securities.