Risk aversion rises as a flattening yield curve flirts with inversion
After flattening further, the U.S. Treasury yield curve is now flirting with inversion, a recession harbinger. Find out what investors should do to prepare.
Viewpoints by Emily R. Roland, CIMA, Head of Capital Markets Research at John Hancock Investments
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Markets are searching for the next U.S. recession—the economy says not yet
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.Read more -
When market volatility spikes, our network speaks
John Hancock Investments’ Emily Roland and Matt Miskin assess the state of the equity market, drawing on the latest thinking from our asset management network.Read more -
Midterm election-year markets tend to find direction in November
In any given cycle, the relationship between elections and markets is not always clear, but over time some key trends come into focus.Read more -
Goodbye Goldilocks: drivers of today's volatility signal the potential for deeper change
The market's recent volatility has been painful, but it is worrying only if it portends more fundamental changes. With an eye on downside risks, we assess whether volatility may be here to stay.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 -
Hedging downside risks after high yield's big run
Our network is growing more cautious on high-yield bonds after their recent rally. See why investment-grade corporate debt can help offset some of the risks.Read more -
September market recap: Fed kicks the can to December
Fed inaction, stronger oil, and a lack of geopolitical flare-ups helped risk assets advance in September.Read more
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