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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Sustainability's virtuous feedback loop
As public companies step up to address global climate risks, questions of social equity, and better governance, business sustainability gathers new strength.Read more -
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 -
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.Read more -
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