Investment Commentary
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Fixed Income
Fixed Income Market Outlook
August 2010 - Promise and Peril of Prospective Government Action
A slow-growth recovery, supported by ongoing (and possibly increasing) quantitative easing could be supportive of spread asset markets, but implementation risks remain abundant, according to Rick Rieder, BlackRock's Chief Investment Officer of Fixed Income, Fundamental Portfolios.
Fixed Income Markets Report
June 2010: Second Quarter
A quarterly review and analysis of the fixed income markets, focusing primarily on the U.S.
Global Fixed Income Markets Report
June 2010
A quarterly review and analysis of the global fixed income markets
Equity
Weekly Equity Investment Commentary
U.S. market summary for week of August 30, 2010:
A weekly economic analysis focusing primarily on the US equity market, written by Bob Doll, Chief Equity Strategist for Fundamental Equities
Global Equity Markets Report
March 2010
A quarterly summary and analysis of the global equity markets
Liquidity
Monthly Liquidity Commentary
July 2010
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
December 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.
Inflation-Linked Bonds Primer
October 2009
This Report provides a background of inflation-linked bonds and explains the mechanics and structure of these assets from a global perspective, citing examples from several different countries. In addition, the Report covers the benefits of using inflation-linked bonds in an active portfolio.