The Bid
The Bid breaks down what’s happening in the world of investing and explores the forces changing the economy and finance. From stock market outlooks to geopolitics and technology, BlackRock speaks to thought leaders and industry experts from around the globe about the biggest trends moving markets.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 21 minutes
- Episodes
- 232
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
31: Global markets at the limit (Part 2)
Global growth looks set to rise in the first half of 2020. But rising income and wealth inequality and a surge in populism are testing limits across many dimensions. We go behind the scenes at our In…
00:24:24 |
Mon 09 Dec 2019
30: Global institutions at the limit (Part 1)
Rising inequality, environmental pressures, increased protectionism and the reduced effectiveness of monetary policy have put institutions globally under stress. So what does this mean for markets? W…
00:29:10 |
Wed 04 Dec 2019
29: Millennials drive megatrends
This year, millennials surpassed baby boomers as the largest living adult generation in the U.S. And that’s not the only shift that’s underway. Nora Vonier discusses how millennials are driving megat…
00:24:41 |
Mon 25 Nov 2019
28: How to build a robo-advisor
Adam French, Co-Founder of robo-advisor Scalable Capital, discusses the challenges he faced in building Scalable Capital from the ground up and how robo-advisors can help increase transparency and tr…
00:19:50 |
Mon 11 Nov 2019
27: The mystery of the Saudi oil attack
The September attack on Saudi Arabian energy facilities was the most significant strike on energy infrastructure in decades – but markets didn’t seem to think so. So why was the reaction so muted? A…
00:32:40 |
Wed 30 Oct 2019
26: The bull market keeps running...
Rick Rieder discusses why he doesn't see a recession in the near future, where to find cash flow in the markets and why we're underestimating the impact of technology.
00:26:28 |
Mon 14 Oct 2019
25: Tech stocks: Should I stay or should I go?
After the tech bubble burst in 2002, it took 15 years for the tech-heavy Nasdaq stock index to reclaim its losses. But with tech back in the headlines as the sector to keep an eye on, is it time to t…
00:23:20 |
Tue 01 Oct 2019
24: What's next for blockchain?
The hype for blockchain has simmered compared to past euphoria – but there’s still a lot to look forward to. Robbie Mitchnick walks through the evolution of blockchain and cryptoassets and discusses …
00:23:31 |
Mon 16 Sep 2019
23: Building the cities of the future
Ben Young discusses the three biggest disruptors to real estate – e-commerce, the sharing economy and 5G – and how they are changing the way we live and work.
00:28:07 |
Tue 03 Sep 2019
22: 5 megatrends shaping our future
Megatrends are changing the global economy's trajectory by shifting societies’ priorities, driving innovation and redefining business models. Evy Hambro discusses five megatrends we’re paying attenti…
00:21:54 |
Mon 19 Aug 2019
21: How to reduce investment bias
The path to smarter investing? Understanding our biases. Emily Haisley, Head of Behavioral Finance, discusses why tackling our irrationalities can help us navigate markets.
00:26:02 |
Mon 12 Aug 2019
20: The rationality of irrationality with Dan Ariely
Behavioral economist Dan Ariely discusses what makes people irrational and how behavioral economics can help us tackle the savings and retirement crisis.
00:35:12 |
Wed 31 Jul 2019
19: What will drive markets through 2019?
Global growth is slowing, we're late in the business cycle, and geopolitical tensions could wind back decades of globalization. Elga Bartsch, Tom Donilon, Rick Rieder and other strategists and portfo…
00:19:56 |
Mon 15 Jul 2019
18: Gauging deglobalization: How to identify geopolitical disconnects
Geopolitical whiplash looks set to continue, with ongoing trade disputes around the world, 2020 U.S. elections in full swing and tensions building in the Gulf. Eric Van Nostrand discusses why geopoli…
00:23:00 |
Wed 03 Jul 2019
17: The tech topics we aren’t talking about with NYTimes’ Kevin Roose
New York Times tech columnist Kevin Roose discusses his learnings from the dark underbelly of the internet, how technology is influencing our politics and culture and his journey to using his phone l…
00:23:18 |
Mon 24 Jun 2019
16: How China became a technology superpower
China has become one of the most vibrant hubs for technology in the world in short order. Rui Zhao discusses the forces behind China's technology dominance, and why the tech race may not need a winne…
00:23:59 |
Mon 10 Jun 2019
15: China: too big to ignore
How has China become the global superpower it is today? Jeff Shen, Co-Head of Systematic Active Equity, talks about the drivers of China's growth and why it's now too big to ignore.
00:23:02 |
Tue 28 May 2019
14: Is the sun setting for fossil fuels?
As we focus more on society’s impact on the environment and our climate, renewable energy is becoming harder to ignore. David Giordano, Global Head of Renewable Power, discusses why.
00:24:53 |
Tue 14 May 2019
13: What poker tells us about risk
Maria Konnikova, psychologist, New York Times bestselling author and world champion poker player discusses what poker teaches us about how we make decisions – in life and in investing.
00:23:50 |
Mon 29 Apr 2019
12: Can the stock market rally continue?
Stocks have rallied this year after a bumpy ride in 2018. But can it last? Kate Moore, Chief Equity Strategist, discusses why she still likes taking risk in stocks.
00:18:47 |
Sun 14 Apr 2019
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