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
72: What to expect from the economic restart
We expect a restart of the global economy and more action by policymakers to cushion the virus shock – but the impact on the markets will likely look very different. On the fourth episode of a five p…
00:26:42 |
Tue 02 Mar 2021
71: Geopolitics: when Covid-19 meets a new administration
The Covid-19 crisis continues to profoundly shape our geopolitical environment. It has heightened U.S.-China tensions, accelerated inequality and caused companies to revamp their supply chains. With …
00:27:43 |
Fri 12 Feb 2021
70: A stock picker’s guide to 2021
After a dramatic year of volatility, the U.S. stock market ended 2020 at record highs – and this year already has had a strong start. Can the momentum continue? On the second episode of a five part m…
00:20:07 |
Tue 02 Feb 2021
69: Larry Fink on our sustainable future
Each year, BlackRock’s Chairman and CEO, Larry Fink, writes a letter to CEOs on behalf of our clients. On this episode of The Bid, Larry discusses how the events of 2020 shaped his thinking in develo…
00:32:12 |
Tue 26 Jan 2021
68: 3 themes driving markets in 2021
An eventful 2020 changed our perspective on how to invest in 2021. We’ve entered a new investment order – one that calls for a rethink of portfolios. On the first episode of a five part mini-series o…
00:24:59 |
Thu 14 Jan 2021
67: 3 disruptors in asset management
Since the Global Financial Crisis, the financial services industry – and asset management in particular – has been turned on its head. Patrick Olson, BlackRock’s Chief Product Officer, discusses thre…
00:21:22 |
Tue 29 Dec 2020
66: 7 lessons learned in 2020
What are the biggest lessons we’ve learned from the markets this year? Investors from across BlackRock share how the Covid-19 crisis has compared to past financial crises; the trends that were accele…
00:37:20 |
Tue 22 Dec 2020
65: Navigating the energy transition
The energy transition is taking shape: As electricity consumption increases around the world, more and more, renewable power is replacing fossil fuels as a primary – and cheaper – source of energy. T…
00:24:21 |
Fri 18 Dec 2020
64: Companies, resilience and Covid-19
When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, companies’ time horizons shrunk and surviving the months ahead became top priority. What made companies resilient through the crisis? A clear focus on purpose and on s…
00:25:24 |
Thu 17 Dec 2020
63: 3 intersecting crises in 2020 feat. Daniel Yergin
We’re in a time of crisis in more ways than one. In addition to a global pandemic, we’re facing climate change and increased competition between nations. What can we learn from these crises coming to…
00:29:30 |
Mon 07 Dec 2020
62: Beyond the hype in sustainability
How can we identify which companies are acting sustainably? While sustainability has made headlines this year, the real opportunity exists beyond the hype. Eric Van Nostrand, Head of Research for Sus…
00:28:40 |
Mon 30 Nov 2020
61: Healthcare in the age of the coronavirus
The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the healthcare sector, accelerating trends like digital health, at-home care and new methods of vaccine development. How have the virus and the upcoming U.S. electi…
00:28:21 |
Thu 29 Oct 2020
60: How will the U.S. election impact markets?
The 2020 U.S. election is set to be one of the most consequential elections in modern history. With November 3rd just a few weeks away, what are the key issues we should track and how might the resul…
00:29:50 |
Fri 16 Oct 2020
59: Investing makes an impact
Impact investing means investing in companies that are working to solve the world’s greatest problems. How can investors do well while doing good, and how have companies pivoted today in the face of …
00:24:13 |
Mon 12 Oct 2020
58: 5 megatrends accelerated by COVID-19
Seventy-four percent of Chief Financial Officers expect some portion of their workforce to remain virtual forever. Stay-at-home orders have led to a 60% increase in content consumption on streaming p…
00:22:30 |
Wed 30 Sep 2020
57: How racial injustice reshapes the workplace
Racial injustice and inequity have come into increased focus and caused corporations to shift their behaviors. How is systemic racism impacting the workplace, and what do companies need to do to tack…
00:20:03 |
Mon 14 Sep 2020
56: Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky on company purpose in crisis
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the expectation for companies to lead with purpose has intensified. Employees are demanding it; customers are expecting it; and communities are requiring it. So …
00:19:09 |
Wed 26 Aug 2020
55: 3 updated market themes for 2020
The coronavirus shock has reshaped our views on the markets and investing. The future is running at us, and longer-term trends like inequality and globalization need to be considered today. Elga Bart…
00:30:58 |
Mon 17 Aug 2020
53: Can sustainability accelerate economic recovery?
The coronavirus crisis has accelerated sustainability, bringing to light issues around the environment, our climate and company behavior. But as global economies begin to restart and reach a new norm…
00:31:28 |
Fri 07 Aug 2020
54: The future of the global economy feat. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella sat down to discuss how changes in geopolitics are shaping the global business environment, the fortunes of different economies and why compan…
00:22:53 |
Wed 05 Aug 2020
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