Why BlackRock's Rick Rieder is confident in equities in the second half as S&P 500 nears high
1. BlackRock's Rick Rieder predicts stock market growth into 2025 due to AI. 2. Rieder expects inflation to decline, improving market conditions. 3. U.S. economy unlikely to enter recession, driven by service sector growth. 4. Higher tariffs viewed as a temporary adjustment, not a lasting challenge. 5. Investors will focus on U.S. equities over Treasurys for diversification.