Dialing down risk amid supply shock

About this episode

Wei Li discusses BlackRock's tactical investment adjustments in response to the Mideast conflict and its impact on energy markets.

The escalating Mideast conflict has now caused energy markets to price in a prolonged disruption. Wei Li, Global Chief Investment Strategist at BlackRock, shares the changes we’re making to BlackRock's tactical investment views.  General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities, funds or strategies to any person in any jurisdiction in which an offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. The opinions expressed are as of the date of publication and are subject to change without notice. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the reader. Investing involves risks. BlackRock does and may seek to do business with companies covered in this podcast. As a result, readers should be aware that the firm may have a conflict of interest that could affect the objectivity of this podcast. In the U.S. and Canada, this material is intended for public distribution. In the UK and Non-European Economic Area (EEA) countries: this is Issued by BlackRock…

People in this episode

Guest: Wei Li

Topics covered

• risk management
• energy markets
• investment strategy
• Mideast conflict
• supply shock

Keywords

• investment strategy
• energy disruption
• Mideast conflict
• BlackRock
• risk management

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BlackRock

Places: Mideast

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