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Despite a U.S. equity pullback, BlackRock remain overweight U.S. stocks while seeing global opportunities, with Europe’s fiscal boost, Japan’s corporate reforms, and Latin America’s mega forces driving gains, though prolonged U.S. policy uncertainty could pose risks.

Markets focus on global PMI data, central bank speeches, and key economic releases this week, while last week’s central bank decisions saw the Fed, BoJ, and BoE hold rates amid trade uncertainties. Mixed U.S. data and China’s policy signals added to market volatility, with bond yields rising and oil prices climbing.

Despite market doubts about U.S. growth and tech, BlackRock see no recession signs and expect policy uncertainty to ease, keeping them overweight U.S. stocks, while long-term bonds remain unreliable diversifiers amid persistent deficits and inflation.

A busy week for central banks, with rate decisions from the Fed, BoJ, and BoE, alongside key economic data and earnings reports, while markets react to inflation data, economic concerns, and shifting policy expectations across the U.S., UK, and China.

Major policy shifts, including Germany’s fiscal boost and U.S. tariffs, create near-term risks, but BlackRock see AI-driven growth offsetting pressures from inflation and rising debt, keeping them positive on stocks over the next 6–12 months.