Viewpoints from Manulife Investment Management
Established asset manager with global resources and expertise extending across equity, fixed-income, and alternative investments as well as asset allocation strategies
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U.S.-China trade war escalates, but U.S. recession remains unlikely
The U.S.-China trade war shows no sign of abating. As the negative effects of the dispute trickles down to the economy, will it move us closer to a recession?
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U.S. interest rates: there’s no need for the Fed to step on the gas
As the economy displays signs of renewed strength, is the Fed right to shift into neutral gear? Or should U.S. interest rates head lower?
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Another catalyst for China’s stock market: a higher profile in global indexes
An index provider is quadrupling the weighting of Chinese domestic stocks in its global indexes. We look at the implications for global markets, for Chinese stocks, and for investors.
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The outlook for interest rates in 2019: gearing up for the Fed’s shift into neutral
After three years of slowly raising interest rates, the Fed may have finally reached neutral territory. We take a closer look at the implications for bond markets.
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Wealth creation and U.S. banks
There’s more to banks than savings rates or the promise of a steady dividend. This article explores the foundations of banks' ability to create long-term wealth.
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What shutdown? What slowdown? New questions from the Fed and jobs report
Between the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting on Wednesday and today’s jobs report, investors have had quite a bit of news to digest this week. We take a closer look.
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Three alternative asset classes worth watching right now
Some types of alternative investments perform better than others during certain phases of the business cycle. See which categories we favor in this environment.
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Growing together while splitting apart
Global Chief Economist Megan E. Greene believes that if there’s any immediate danger to the U.S. economy, it would be the equity markets. Find out why.
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Cleared for takeoff: seeking income opportunities in airport municipal bonds
Airport projects can present some of the most attractive opportunities in today’s municipal bond market, thanks to tailwinds that point to strong growth prospects for U.S. airports.
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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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