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May 2024
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Mega forces: infrastructure required

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Mega forces are creating major infrastructure needs. Christian Olinger, Portfolio Strategist of the BlackRock Investment Institute discusses why we find the most investment opportunities today in places where multiple mega forces intersect.

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