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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Fixed-income strategies: a look at which work best in different rate environments
Longer-term yields can be unpredictable. We take a closer look at which fixed-income strategies have held up best in different rate environments and offer some tips on how you can prepare your portfolio for whatever's next.Read more -
Smart beta investing: understanding the basics
Smart beta is a rules-based investing strategy that combines the principles of active management with a passive approach. We break it down into its core elements.Read more -
Higher rates and protectionism will shrink manufacturers' profit margins
The dramatic increase in manufacturers’ profit margins over the past quarter century may be nearing an end, as rising interest rates and trade tensions weigh on the sector.Read more -
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.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 -
Politics and your portfolio: 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.Read more -
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.Read more -
3 things every investor should know about factor investing
What are factors? They’re the key to higher expected returns. Here are a few things every investor should know about factor investing.Read more -
Volatility returns with a vengeance
Although the markets have pulled back, fundamentals remain remarkably strong. We offer five reasons in support of better days ahead for stocks.Read more