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The Federal Reserve is not as hawkish as it might appear

Despite raising interest rates at its December meeting, the U.S. Federal Reserve has not suddenly become hawkish, and its policies continue to reflect its expectations for modest economic growth.

Megan E. Greene, Global Chief Economist at John Hancock Asset Management

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December 20, 2016

Megan E. Greene, Global Chief Economist at John Hancock Asset Management
Italy's arrivederci to Renzi could further destabilize banks

Political instability and economic stagnation are business as usual for Italy, but its banks are particularly dysfunctional and pose a threat to the nation and to Europe broadly.

Megan E. Greene, Global Chief Economist at John Hancock Asset Management

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December 12, 2016

Megan E. Greene, Global Chief Economist at John Hancock Asset Management
Economic implications of the surprise Trump victory

A resounding victory for U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump caught investors worldwide off guard. Now, it's time to triage the economic implications.

Megan E. Greene, Global Chief Economist at John Hancock Asset Management

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November 9, 2016

Megan E. Greene, Global Chief Economist at John Hancock Asset Management
Equity valuations: fair, but market stocked with active opportunity

The current stock market environment is near its long-term average multiple of forward earnings, yet if you examine the individual layers beneath the surface, they reveal stocks and sectors that are clearly mispriced.

Emory W. (Sandy) Sanders, Jr., CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager at John Hancock Asset Management

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November 2, 2016

Emory W. (Sandy) Sanders, Jr., CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager at John Hancock Asset Management
Higher global growth remains elusive amid tentative sentiment

We see a low probability of U.S. recession in the next few years, but aggregate global demand remains weak as consumers and investors await signs of greater economic recovery and political stability.

Megan E. Greene, Global Chief Economist at John Hancock Asset Management

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October 19, 2016

Megan E. Greene, Global Chief Economist at John Hancock Asset Management
Reaching for zero: the upshot of the Bank of Japan's new announcement

The Bank of Japan (BoJ) announced monetary policy shifts, reiterating its commitment to spur growth and inflation. However, the success of these new measures hinges on perception and execution.

Megan E. Greene, Global Chief Economist at John Hancock Asset Management

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October 3, 2016

Megan E. Greene, Global Chief Economist at John Hancock Asset Management
Brexit's immediate implications foreshadow longer-term consequences

Brexit won’t be an unmitigated disaster for the United Kingdom, but it will certainly be negative. The impact on the rest of the EU, and therefore the global economy, may well be even bigger.

Megan E. Greene, Global Chief Economist at John Hancock Asset Management

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June 24, 2016

Megan E. Greene, Global Chief Economist at John Hancock Asset Management
Brexit: if you're not at the table, you're on the menu

The EU is by no means perfect. While membership poses some significant challenges for the United Kingdom, its best and most likely bet is to try to reform from within.

Megan E. Greene, Global Chief Economist at John Hancock Asset Management

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June 20, 2016

Megan E. Greene, Global Chief Economist at John Hancock Asset Management
Weak jobs data could keep the Fed on hold until December

The surprising weakness in May's jobs report combined with the political uncertainty of the presidential election is likely to keep interest rates on hold until December.

Megan E. Greene, Global Chief Economist at John Hancock Asset Management

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June 10, 2016

Megan E. Greene, Global Chief Economist at John Hancock Asset Management
There will be no easy answers for the Fed at its June meeting

Weak GDP in the United States and global concerns should keep the Fed on hold at its next meeting. But don’t underestimate central bankers’ desire to normalize monetary policy.

Megan E. Greene, Global Chief Economist at John Hancock Asset Management

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May 12, 2016

Megan E. Greene, Global Chief Economist at John Hancock Asset Management

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