Merrill Lynch Perspectives

Could the coming year bring a return to a more promising market environment? Listen to why our Chief Investor Officer and other experts from Bank of America believe it could – and get insights on steps you could take now to prepare.

Electric vehicles are being hailed as the future of the global auto industry. But there are potential roadblocks to their widespread adoption. Our experts explore the path ahead.

After a challenging start to the year, what could the second half of 2022 bring for the markets and global economy? Our panel of experts weighs in.

When it comes to passing on wealth, communication and planning are essential. Our experts offer smart steps to consider for every stage of the process.

Home prices have been up sharply, but rising mortgage rates and low supply have been weighing on the market. What could it mean for buyers and sellers alike?

What's driving today's sharp market volatility and how long might it last? Our Chief Investment Officer shares insights and offers steps to help soften the impact on your portfolio.

Our experts look at the trends reshaping the U.S. economy and markets and offer timely ideas to help you keep your financial goals and portfolio on track.

The war in Ukraine is just one of several events reshaping global markets. Here, we explore the forces driving change around the world and what it could mean for investors.

Our experts look at the trends reshaping the U.S. economy and markets and offer timely ideas to help you keep your financial goals and portfolio on track.

The conflict and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine continue to evolve by the day. In this update, our experts discuss the latest developments and whether progress toward a solution could be in sight.

The crisis in Ukraine continues to unfold before our eyes. Here, our experts provide timely insights into the potential geopolitical, economic and market implications.

Prices in the U.S. are rising at their fastest pace in decades. What could it take to turn the corner on inflation — and could there be a positive side to it?

A dozen or so radical technologies known as “moonshots ” could hold the power to dramatically transform our lives. Here, a fascinating journey into the future of tech.

A new administration—a new path forward for the economy and the global health crisis. What might the first 200 days of the Biden presidency bring and how could investors prepare?

Could 2022 mark the beginning of a new era for the markets and the economy? Hear why our Chief Investment Officer and other top minds in the business think it could be — and get their insights on what you could do to prepare.

Could the most abundant element in the universe hold the answer to the world's growing energy needs—and help solve the climate crisis? Here's why the answer could be yes.

There's growing evidence that more and more companies are relocating production back home. What effects could this "reshoring" shift have on the global economy, and could it ultimately spark a manufacturing renaissance here in the United States?

The pandemic has upended our lives, even altering our spending habits. Bikes and in-home entertainment are in; restaurant spending is out. Are these shifts temporary, or more permanent? And what could they mean for economic growth? Our experts take a look.

The pandemic has upended our lives, even altering our spending habits. Bikes and in-home entertainment are in; restaurant spending is out. Are these shifts temporary, or more permanent? And what could they mean for economic growth? Our experts take a look.

The pandemic is accelerating a number of global trends—from the growing prevalence of technology to changes in how and where we source the food we eat. Our experts fast forward to 2022 and explore the many ways the economy, the markets and our lives could be dramatically different.

The pandemic is accelerating a number of global trends—from the growing prevalence of technology to changes in how and where we source the food we eat. Our experts fast forward to 2022 and explore the many ways the economy, the markets and our lives could be dramatically different.

As the economy gradually begins to reopen, there are still many questions about what shape the recovery will take. Our experts share insights into the signs they're watching for this year and in 2021—and why they're finding some surprising reasons for optimism.

As the economy gradually begins to reopen, there are still many questions about what shape the recovery will take. Our experts share insights into the signs they're watching for this year and in 2021—and why they're finding some surprising reasons for optimism.

The pandemic has disrupted the economy and caused unprecedented market volatility. We take a look at what it all means for your investments and financial life.

What will life be like in the next decade? Our hosts peer into the future and find reason for optimism in the new—and often surprising—trends that could transform the markets, the economy, and our lives in the years ahead.

The smartphone in your hand is assembled from a universe of rare elements, sophisticated circuits and software—mostly in China. But it's not who puts it together, it's who makes the smartphone "smart" that will drive the future of the global economy. Find out why that matters to all of us.

Could someone alive today actually live to be 1,000 years old? Thanks to medical and technological breakthroughs, that could be possible someday. But living longer—even if it's only to, say, 150—comes with financial implications for how we plan and invest for our futures.

From our social media accounts to our medical records, much of our most personal information is available online. But who has access to it, and how can we protect ourselves from the growing threat of cyber crime? We explore the challenges and offer guidance for keeping our digital lives safe.

Women have made enormous economic and social gains in recent years. We look at the progress they've made, where there's room for growth and how the unique financial journeys many women travel require a different approach to saving, investing and planning for the future.

The rising cost of college can make it feel more high pressure than ever. In "Getting Schooled," our hosts examine how families can plan and prepare ahead so it doesn't feel so overwhelming, and also look at some potential alternatives to a traditional college degree.