In 2024, we witnessed two distinct narratives unfold. Initially, cooling inflation and robust corporate earnings supported a positive risk appetite.
However, later in the year, resurging inflation emerged, disrupting market sentiment. While BlackRock maintain an overweight position in U.S. stocks, they remain prepared to adapt to changing market conditions.

Robust U.S. economic expansion and corporate earnings have bolstered risk sentiment, propelling stocks to record levels, despite notable increases in bond yields. BlackRock anticipates that earnings performance will be crucial in meeting elevated market expectations, particularly following recent data revealing persistent inflation concerns that unnerved investors.