NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK) today announced that Martin S. Small, Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to speak at the 2026 Bank of America Securities Financial Services Conference on February 10th, 2026, beginning at approximately 11:20 a.m. ET. A live webcast will be accessible via the "Investor Relations†section of BlackRock's website, www.blackrock.com. A replay of the webcast will be available within 24 hours of the presentation and will remain accessible throug. ...

Core Viewpoint - Major investment firms like BlackRock, Bridgewater Associates, and Pacific Investment Management Company are adjusting their portfolios in preparation for a new wave of inflation [1][13] Group 1: Investment Strategies - BlackRock is shorting U.S. and U.K. government bonds to hedge against potential failures in interest rate cut expectations [1] - Bridgewater Associates prefers equities over bonds, while Pacific Investment Management Company sees inflation-protected securities as a buffer [1] - The yield spread between regular U.S. Treasuries and inflation-protected securities widened significantly in January, reaching its highest level in months [1][13] Group 2: Economic Indicators - Market expectations indicate that strong U.S. economic performance may drive prices higher, especially if Kevin Warsh, nominated by President Trump, leads the Federal Reserve to implement faster and larger interest rate cuts [13] - Commodity prices are rising globally, and government borrowing is increasing, contributing to inflationary pressures [13] - UBS's Ben Pearson highlights that the "inflationary boom" led by the U.S. is a major risk underestimated by investors this year [13] Group 3: Market Perspectives - There is a stark contrast between cautious institutional views and mainstream market opinions, which suggest that inflation issues are under control post-pandemic [14] - In the Eurozone, investors believe inflation will stabilize around central bank targets, while the U.K. faces a more uncertain inflation outlook [14] - In Australia, rising domestic prices have led traders to bet on an interest rate hike, despite the recent history of rate cuts [14] Group 4: Diverging Opinions - Steven Williams from Amundi Asset Management believes inflationary pressures are easing, predicting that the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) could fall below 2% this summer [16] - Conversely, Peter O'Shaughnessy from Lazard Group argues that U.S. inflation could rise above 4% by the end of the year, marking it as the most likely scenario [16] Group 5: Inflation Forecast Challenges - Current inflation predictions are exceptionally challenging due to renewed trade tensions and rapid technological advancements [17] - Investors must also navigate the unpredictable nature of Trump's sanctions on Iran, which have historically led to spikes in oil prices [17] - Recent reversals in commodity price trends add further uncertainty to short-term inflation forecasts [17] Group 6: Federal Reserve's Position - The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates last week, stating that inflation levels remain "slightly elevated" [18] - Simon White from Bloomberg emphasizes the difficult position Kevin Warsh will face, needing to justify either rate cuts or hikes amid rising inflation concerns [19] Group 7: Inflation-Protected Securities - Inflation-protected securities (TIPS) are viewed as a potential hedge against rising inflation, although they carry their own risks [21] - Pacific Investment Management Company considers TIPS a cost-effective "inflation insurance," despite current inflation rates exceeding central bank targets [21] - The long-term inflation breakeven rates remain low, suggesting that TIPS could provide good protection if inflation persists [21]

香港联交所最新资料显示，1月27日，贝莱德增持浙江沪杭甬(00576)288.4116万股，每股作价6.9718港 元，总金额约为2010.75万港元。增持后最新持股数目约为1.44亿股，最新持股比例为7.14%。 ...

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Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights that while many investors believe inflation is under control, major Wall Street firms are preparing for a potential resurgence in inflation, contrasting with the mainstream market expectations [1][2]. - Major asset management firms like BlackRock, Bridgewater, and Pimco are adopting different hedging strategies in response to inflation concerns, indicating a divergence in investment approaches [2][3]. - UBS trader Ben Pearson warns that the "inflationary boom" led by the U.S. is the biggest underpriced risk for investors this year, suggesting that if inflation rises unexpectedly, the Federal Reserve may have to adjust its stance on interest rates [1][2]. Group 2 - Predictions indicate that U.S. inflation could rise above 4% by the end of the year, as stated by Lazard's CEO Peter Orszag, which could lead to a significant shift in market expectations [2]. - In Australia, traders are betting on a potential rate hike by the Reserve Bank due to rising domestic prices, while in the UK, expectations for rate cuts have diminished due to strong economic data [3]. - BlackRock has increased short positions in U.S. and UK bonds since the end of last year to hedge against the possibility of falling interest rate expectations [3].

贝莱德、桥水联合基金和太平洋投资管理公司的基金经理正调整投资组合，应对市场普遍忽视的通胀上 行风险。 贝莱德旗下战术机会基金自去年底以来，持续加仓做空长期美国国债和英国金边债券，防范降息预期落 空带来的风险。桥水联合基金将配置重心更多转向股票资产，太平洋投资管理公司则重点布局带有通胀 调整机制的美国国债，依托这类产品构建通胀对冲缓冲。 市场有风险，投资需谨慎。本文为AI基于第三方数据生成，仅供参考，不构成个人投资建议。 来源：市场资讯 1月以来，多项市场指标印证了相关机构的判断：普通美国国债与通胀保值债券的收益率利差攀升至数 月以来的最高水平，通胀互换合约价格同步上行，反映市场通胀预期正在抬升。当前通胀压力的核心来 源，是美国经济的强劲表现或将再度推升物价水平；若美国总统特朗普提名的下一任美联储主席凯文· 沃什推动更快、更大幅度的降息操作，通胀上行压力将进一步放大。从全球范围来看，大宗商品价格上 涨、各国政府发债规模扩大以及人工智能领域的投资热潮推高相关产业链用工与原材料成本，也在持续 加剧通胀压力。 瑞银集团高级交易员本·皮尔森指出，美国主导的'通胀型繁荣'是今年被投资者严重低估的核心风险。他 表示，若该情 ...

市场持这一观点的核心原因，是预期美国经济的强劲表现将再度推升物价；尤其是若美国总统唐纳德・ 特朗普于上周五提名的下一任美联储主席凯文・沃什，带领政策制定者实施更快、更大幅度的降息，通 胀上行压力将进一步加大。 从全球范围来看，大宗商品价格上涨、各国政府大举发债以及人工智能领域的投资热潮，均在加剧这一 压力。年初以来，随油价上涨，市场通胀指标同步走高大宗商品价格上涨持续推升通胀压力。 瑞银集团高级交易员本・皮尔森指出，由美国主导的 "通胀型繁荣"，是今年被投资者严重低估的最大 风险。 贝莱德、桥水联合基金和太平洋投资管理公司的基金经理正调整投资组合，应对新一轮通胀来袭。 贝莱德旗下某基金正做空美国国债和英国金边债券，以防降息预期落空。桥水联合基金更青睐股票而非 债券，太平洋投资管理公司则看好收益率内嵌通胀调整机制的美国国债所提供的缓冲保护。 有越来越多的迹象印证了他们的担忧并非杞人忧天：1 月，普通美国国债与通胀保值债券的收益率利差 大幅飙升至数月以来的最高水平，另一项反映市场预期的指标 —— 通胀互换合约价格也出现上涨。 皮尔森称，若这一情景成为现实，美联储将在今年上半年 "完全按兵不动"，并迫使市场为下半年 ...

Core Viewpoint - The decision by Panama's top court to void CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd.'s contract to operate two ports has been criticized by a pro-Beijing newspaper, which claims the ruling is influenced by US pressure and urges Hong Kong businesses to reconsider investments in Panama [1][2][3]. Group 1: Judicial Independence and Economic Implications - The ruling reflects Panama's lack of judicial independence and its readiness to accommodate US demands, as stated in a commentary from Ta Kung Pao [2]. - The two ports are part of CK Hutchison's proposed sale of 43 global facilities to a consortium that includes China Cosco Shipping Corp., Terminal Investment Ltd., and BlackRock Inc. [2]. - The newspaper calls for Panama to correct the ruling and compensate affected companies, warning that failure to do so could harm economic ties with China and diminish confidence among Chinese enterprises [3]. Group 2: Geopolitical Context and Investment Risks - The article indicates rising tensions between the US and China over the strategic Panama Canal, complicating the ports sale by CK Hutchison, which could generate over $19 billion in cash if completed [4]. - CK Hutchison's decision to invite state-owned Cosco into the buying consortium was seen as a response to US pressure, with the US Secretary of State praising the ruling as a positive development [5][4]. - The commentary suggests that the ruling poses significant risks to global business operations and serves as a warning to investors [9]. Group 3: Strategic Moves and Future Considerations - To mitigate regulatory risks, the involved parties are considering splitting the assets into separate parcels with different ownership structures, allowing Cosco to take larger stakes in ports located in more China-friendly regions [6]. - The commentary criticizes Panama for its military cooperation with the US and for withdrawing from China's Belt and Road Initiative, indicating a shift in diplomatic relations [8]. - Prior to Cosco's involvement, China had threatened investigations into the deal and instructed state-owned enterprises to cease collaboration with the Li family, highlighting the political tensions affecting business operations [10].

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据北京日报，1月30日，外交部发言人郭嘉昆主持例行记者会。 彭博社记者提问，巴拿马最高法院已宣布，授权长江和记实业运营巴拿马港口码头的合同无效。这两个码头是长江和记试图出售的一个包含43个港 口资产组合的一部分，潜在买方财团包括美国的贝莱德以及中国的中远海运。中方对巴拿马最高法院的这一决定有何评论？该裁决是否会影响相关 交易目前正在进行的谈判？ "相信你注意到有关企业已经第一时间发表声明，表示该裁决有悖于巴拿马方面批准相关特许经营权的法律，企业将保留包括诉讼法律程序在内的所 有权利。"郭嘉昆说， 中方将采取一切必要措施，坚决维护中方企业正当合法权益 。 ...