BlackRock Remains Risk-on as ‘Mega Forces’ Like AI, Stablecoins Transform Financial Markets

Global investment firm BlackRock is "pro-risk and overweight" U.S. equities as the continued growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and rapid rise of stablecoins help transform financial markets heading into 2026. The firm says that mega forces, or major structural changes that affect investments now and in the future, are changing the global economy. The most dominant mega force is AI, according to its 2026 outlook report.  “With a few mega forces driving markets, it is hard to avoid making a big call on t ...