Some summary notes from the rperot:

  • sees S&P 500 upward momentum continuing for the next 6 to 12 months
  • see slowing inflation and rate cuts from the Fed
  • tech-driven (AI excitement) should broaden out "as inflation falls further, the Fed starts to cut rates, and the market sticks to its rosy macro outlook"
  • "Markets are pricing a soft economic landing where inflation falls to 2% without a recession"
  • "stay nimble" and are "ready to pivot," as current market conditions could create a wide range of uncertainties

Wary of later this year and ahead

  • "We agree with markets that inflation will fall near 2% this year, helping the upward momentum extend into the year. Yet inflation is unlikely to stay there in the long run,"
  • citing "too-hot" U.S. wage growth
  • "That means inflation will likely roller-coaster up toward 3% in 2025"
Rick Reider is BlackRock's global fixed income CIO & PM, BlackRock is a multi-trillion fund manager