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
- 233
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
152: Emerging Trends in Emerging Markets
In a world filled with financial uncertainties and rapidly changing economic landscapes, one thing remains clear. Emerging markets are becoming increasingly pivotal in shaping the global investment l…
00:19:21 |
Fri 10 Nov 2023
151: The Race Is On For EVs
Electric vehicles, or EVs, have been hailed as the future of transportation. They promise cleaner air, reduced dependence on fossil fuels, and a seismic shift in how we commute. But as we navigate th…
00:19:18 |
Fri 03 Nov 2023
150: The Future Of Finance
The face of finance has evolved considerably of late. From changing financial architecture and payment applications through to regulatory developments and the impact of AI, all of which have major im…
00:15:21 |
Fri 27 Oct 2023
149: 5 Forces Shaping The Retirement Outlook
In periods of volatility, investors can often be short sighted when considering the outlook ahead. But your retirement is a journey that's not only personal, but also profoundly influenced by externa…
00:21:52 |
Fri 20 Oct 2023
148: Navigating The Future of Investing With AI | AI pt. 2
In Part 2 of our deep dive into AI, Brad Betts, former NASA scientist, Stanford Professor and global equity researcher for BlackRock Systematic, joins Oscar to help us understand what AI means for in…
00:20:29 |
Fri 13 Oct 2023
147: A History of Investing in AI | AI pt. 1
Artificial Intelligence has revolutionized industries and reshaped the way we live, work, and interact with technology. But before the age of self-driving cars, virtual assistants, and smart homes, t…
00:20:36 |
Fri 06 Oct 2023
146: Investing In The New Age Of Neuroscience
A combination of public and private investments in neuroscience, government grants, and charitable donations are helping accelerate a wave of advancements and opportunities in the field of neuroscien…
00:19:23 |
Fri 29 Sep 2023
145: What's Driving The Demand For Private Debt?
Private debt, private credit, direct lending. Why are these asset classes capturing investors' imaginations around the world? Are they a viable option for individual investors or restricted only to t…
00:16:36 |
Fri 22 Sep 2023
144: How To Solve The Emergency Savings Crisis
In an era of economic challenges and uncertainties, having an emergency savings fund is a financial lifeline that can provide peace of mind during turbulent times. Yet, statistics reveal a startling …
00:20:39 |
Fri 15 Sep 2023
143: An Investor's Guide To Confidence ft. Professor Peter Atwater
When big events happen in the markets, or even in history, analysts, economists and journalists set out to discover what led to those events, often working backwards, organizing a chain of events int…
00:22:19 |
Fri 08 Sep 2023
142: Best Of: How Are These Market Events Different From 2008?
We finish The Bid’s best of summer series with a look back on the market events from March that were sparked by regional bank failings in the U.S. that led the markets to volatility. Alex Brazier joi…
00:21:40 |
Fri 25 Aug 2023
141: Best Of: Asking For More ft. Professor Alex Carter
Continuing the best of summer series, Bid host Oscar and producer Stevie take a look at the art of negotiation, featuring Professor Alex Carter, of Columbia Law School who examines, why negotiation s…
00:22:59 |
Fri 11 Aug 2023
140: Best Of: How Geospatial Data Can Inform Investing
Continuing the best of summer series, Bid host Oscar and producer Stevie take a look at Oscar’s first pick of favorite episodes from this year, finding out how the climate can impact investing and ho…
00:24:41 |
Fri 28 Jul 2023
139: Market take: Central bank inflation fight to carry on
We see the Federal Reserve holding policy tight after hiking again this week. Jean Boivin, Head of the BlackRock Investment Institute, addresses an apparent disconnect: How can inflation appear to be…
00:05:40 |
Mon 24 Jul 2023
138: Market take: The Emerging Market Edge
Axel Christensen, Chief Investment Strategist for Latin America, shares why we still prefer emerging market assets over developed market peers by applying our new investment playbook.
00:05:20 |
Mon 17 Jul 2023
137: Best Of: The Metaverse ft. CEO of Magic Leap Peggy Johnson
Over the summer, The Bid brings back some of the best episodes from this year. Kicking off the series, hosts Oscar and Stevie take a look back on the Metaverse discussion with Magic Leap CEO Peggy Jo…
00:23:22 |
Fri 14 Jul 2023
136: Market Take: Show Us The Earnings Growth
Wei Li, BlackRock Global Chief Investment Strategist, explains why we see a key divergence in corporate earnings forecasts for the rest of the year. We get granular and favor sectors like healthcare …
00:03:52 |
Mon 10 Jul 2023
135: New Regime, New Opportunities - A Midyear Outlook
As we look ahead to the second half of 2023, what are the emerging trends investors should be watching and what opportunities might these factors present? Alex Brazier, Deputy Head of the BlackRock I…
00:17:39 |
Fri 30 Jun 2023
134: The Role Of Food In The Transition To A Low Carbon Economy ft. CEO of Nestle Mark Schneider
According to a 2021 UN-backed report, the world’s food systems account for approximately one-third of human-caused emissions.2 Mark Schneider, CEO of Nestle, the world’s largest food and beverage co…
00:17:20 |
Fri 23 Jun 2023
133: The Next Gold Rush?
As an asset class, gold is having a standout moment in 2023 and Gargi Pal Chaudhuri, iShares Chief Investment Strategist, joins host Oscar Pulido to discuss what factors are playing into its moment t…
00:20:07 |
Fri 16 Jun 2023
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