BlackRock Adjusts Equity Positions Amid Interest Rate Concerns

BlackRock Investment Institute has adjusted its stance on U.S. equities, moving from overweight to neutral due to concerns about higher interest rate expectations potentially impacting the market, particularly small-cap stocks. According to NS3.AI, the institute also shifted Japanese equities to neutral, highlighting Japan's vulnerability to imported energy. Over the next 6 to 12 months, BlackRock analysts continue to favor AI infrastructure and equipment providers, focusing on sectors such as batteries, power electronics, and electric motors.