Rieder Surprised by Recent Market Action, Advises Balanced Strategy
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When BlackRock’s fixed income CIO is emphasizing balance and diversification, it’s a cue that macro whiplash isn’t done. Founders and operators should assume higher volatility in both rates and equity multiples and avoid binary capital plans that depend on a single market outcome.
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