In his annual letter to investors, Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, advocates for greater accessibility to private markets for ordinary individuals. He emphasizes that economic growth should benefit a wider range of people and not just the wealthy elite. This is due to capitalism’s recent tendency to disproportionately favor select groups, leading to increased anxiety about the economy. Fink suggests expanding investment opportunities may alleviate these concerns. Fink also addressed the future of the U.S. dollar as the global reserve currency. He expressed caution that its dominance is not guaranteed and warned that nations must manage their debt levels to prevent a potential shift toward digital assets like Bitcoin.