BlackRock (BLK) CFO says money funds are shaping up to be the year of a steeper yield curve

BlackRock's CFO indicates that the outlook for money funds suggests a steepening yield curve, primarily driven by anticipated rate cuts.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 15 Jan 2026, 13:29 UTCOn the live feed at 13:09 UTC — 5 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Rate cuts are going to result in lower yields, creating some of the best opportunities for investors.

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This may signal a strategic positioning for investors as lower yields could create lucrative investment opportunities, particularly in asset management, affecting both equity and fixed-income strategies moving forward.

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