Five Mega Forces Impacting the Investment World

Multifaceted change is occurring across the globe. BlackRock have identified five mega forces they believe are powering this change. From digital disruption and hyper-fast developments in artificial intelligence, to the shattering of the post-Cold War geopolitical map, each of these forces presents investors with entirely new risks and opportunities to navigate.

You can access BlackRock’s view on each mega force below and further insight can be found in our extensive interview with Blackrock’s Global Chief Investment Strategist, Wei Li, in our latest Special Report.

Demographic Divergence

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Major economies all over the world are witnessing their citizens age, while the working populations of many emerging markets are booming. All economies will have to innovate to adapt to these changes.

Digital Disruption and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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Recent advances in computing and AI not only carry the potential to drive productivity gains, but also to revolutionize human society. The investment opportunity is vast and spans across all sectors.

Geopolitical Fragmentation and Economic Competition

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The post-Cold War consensus is unraveling, revealing new power blocs and alliances based on national security issues rather than economic concerns. Meanwhile, emerging markets are finding their own voices in this new world.

Future of Finance

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A new interest rate era and rapid technological developments are powering massive changes in the financial markets and regulatory landscapes. Intensified competition and new ways of banking promise significant disruption in this sector.

Low-Carbon Transition

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The shift to a lower-carbon economy will not occur at the same speed across all regions and sectors. Understanding the factors behind a successful transition will position investors ahead of the markets.