Market outlook
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U.S.-China trade agreement: a plan to discuss a plan
The U.S-China trade truce buys a little time to try to avert escalating tariffs, but the lack of details presents a cause for concern for investors. Learn why.
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Markets are searching for the next recession—the economy says it's too soon
U.S. equities have taken another turn lower, and investors are wondering whether the economic expansion is coming to a close. We look at why, so far, the economy says otherwise.
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Habemus Brexit!
The UK government is in turmoil over the Prime Minister's hard-won Brexit deal. We look at the likelihood of it getting through Parliament and what's next for the UK.
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Markets alone will determine Italy’s future
The best hope for resolving the row between Brussels and Rome over the Italian budget resides with the market—see Megan Greene’s take on the latest developments.
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When market volatility spikes, our network speaks
John Hancock Investment Management’ Emily Roland and Matt Miskin assess the state of the equity market, drawing on the latest thinking from our asset management network.
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A closer look at this year's midterm elections
November 6 is Election Day in the United States. Take a closer look at what's at stake and how the markets might respond.
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The trade war remains one of many mounting macro risks
Plus, see what works and what doesn't, as a retiring asset allocator reflects on lessons from four decades in investing.
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How central banks distort the predictive power of the yield curve
There's a good chance of an inverted yield curve by the end of 2019—but does it matter? We take a closer look at the yield curve's predictive powers and why this time may really be different.
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The trade war is getting worse before it gets worse
U.S.-China trade wars will get worse before getting worse. See why there’s no turning back to the pre-Trump world trade order—and what’s likely to follow next.
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Turkey—a symptom of larger challenges for emerging markets
Is Turkey's financial meltdown a local phenomenon or a warning sign for international investors? The answer: It's both.
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