December 13, 2024
2025 outlook—resist turning up the volume
2024 was a great year for markets. Will that winning streak continue? Our market strategists share their market outlook for the year ahead.
Quarterly update and outlook
Read our quarterly update to explore the trends moving markets and see our network's 12- to 18-month outlook on U.S. stocks, international equities, and fixed income.
Alternative investment insight
Updated twice a year, we share our network's 3- to 5-year outlook on a range of alternative asset classes.
About the authors
Emily R. Roland, CIMA
Co-Chief Investment Strategist
Emily is responsible for developing and delivering timely market and economic insight to financial advisors and institutional investors across the United States. She co-authors John Hancock Investment Management’s flagship quarterly market outlook publication, Market Intelligence.
Matthew D. Miskin, CFA
Co-Chief Investment Strategist
Matt is responsible for developing and delivering timely market and economic insight to financial advisors and institutional investors across the United States. He co-authors John Hancock Investment Management’s flagship quarterly market outlook publication, Market Intelligence.
Important disclosures
Views are those of Emily R. Roland, CIMA, and Matthew D. Miskin, CFA, of John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, and are subject to change. No forecasts are guaranteed. The commentary is provided for informational purposes only, is subject to change as market and other conditions warrant, and is not an endorsement of any security, mutual fund, sector, or index. Any economic or market performance is historical and is not indicative of future results. Investing involves risks, including the potential loss of principal.
Market Intelligence video updates
Co-Chief Investment Strategists Emily R. Roland, CIMA, and Matthew D. Miskin, CFA, explore how the latest market movements relate to our Market Intelligence themes.
More market insight
November 6, 2024
How might the U.S. elections influence markets?
Markets' initial reaction to the outcome of the U.S. presidential election has been very positive, but will the upbeat sentiment last? We take a closer look.
October 10, 2024
Beyond the ballot: the real drivers behind stock market performance
While the U.S. presidential race may be commanding our attention, investors should continue to focus on the macroeconomic picture and earnings trends. In our view, it’s the most sensible way to approach investing for the long term.
Portfolio Intelligence podcasts
December 6, 2024 | 17:41 | Ep. 87
After an initial burst of euphoria following the election, investors appear to have adopted a slightly more cautious mood as they assess how the incoming administration might shape financial markets. Our Co-Chief Investment Strategists Emily R. Roland, CIMA, and Matthew D. Miskin, CFA, share their views.
Weekly recap
For financial professionals who want to stay up to date on the latest economic indicators and market news, get our latest analysis on Fed and central bank monetary policy moves, PMI data, corporate earnings, and more.
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