Connecting the dots: Do FOMC projections suggest an inverted yield curve in 2018?
The Fed's plans for interest rate increases in 2018 could be a warning sign for U.S. stocks. See why.
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Is now the time for baby boomers to put retirement assets at risk?
How will this bull market cycle end—and when? No one knows. See why baby boomer 401(k) participants should consider a preservation-oriented target-date fund glide path today.Read more -
Are international equities overvalued?
International stocks have outperformed their U.S. counterparts for the first time in nearly a decade, leading some market observers to wonder whether they've run too far too fast.Read more -
Why low-volatility stocks may hit bumps in the road
While low-volatility equity strategies appear well suited to provide downside protection in many drawdowns, they can leave an investor more vulnerable when bond yields are rising as stocks fall, our research shows.Read more -
Currency tides may be changing, providing more lift for international equities
The damage that the U.S. dollar’s strength has inflicted on international equity returns may have run its course, as a recent comeback for foreign currencies has enhanced the appeal of international stocks.Read more -
Falling correlations point to rising opportunities for active managers
Cross correlations of U.S. stocks have fallen sharply in recent months, which may signal a new phase of the bull market favoring active management.Read more -
Why today's shift to international stocks may signal the start of a longer-term trend
Net inflows to international equities are overtaking those to the United States. Here's why it may continue for some time.Read more -
Why alternative investments may matter more than ever before
If the essence of investing resides in risk management, then maintaining a meaningful allocation to alternatives makes sense—especially now. John Hancock Investments’ Leo M. Zerilli, CIMA, shows why.Read more -
Corporate earnings staging a comeback overseas
After several years of disappointing results, earnings are showing a sharp rebound in markets around the world. Portfolio managers in our network are taking notice.Read more -
How top active managers add value in international equity markets
A substantial number of actively managed international equity strategies have outperformed over the past three years, according to our research.Read more