Market outlook
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AI and the global economy: into the great wide open
How might artificial intelligence (AI) transform the global economy in the months, years, and decades to come? Three members of our global macro strategy team address that very question in terms of both the exciting opportunities and the potential risks.
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2026 Global Macroeconomic Outlook: clearer picture, better growth
After an action-packed 2025 for investors, 2026 promises to be just as eventful. Our macro strategy team, led by Global Chief Economist Alex Grassino, shares its latest forward-looking views on global economies and markets.
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2026 Global Markets Outlook: winning isn't all it's cracked up to be
2025 was a short-term investor’s dream, dominated by trend following, momentum trading, and lower-quality assets. In 2026, we see more opportunities for a thoughtful risk-managed strategy to add value to investor portfolios.
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Europe's macro revival and what it means for investors
Europe is having a "moment," with its macroeconomic picture brightening in recent months, but will it last - and what does it mean for investors? Senior Global Macro Analyst Erica Camilleri, CFA, tackles these questions in her latest viewpoint.
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Asset allocation views: evolving global growth and regional dynamics
Recent shifts in global policy and varied economic growth across regions are prompting a fresh look at asset allocation. As these factors uncover a broader set of opportunities globally, we look at the highlights of our latest asset allocation outlook.
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Will the Fed cut interest rates at its September meeting?
Got questions ahead of the Fed’s September 16–17 meeting? We’ve got answers.
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Asset allocation views: diversifying in uncertain times
Diversification and agility might be important for investors in a rapidly shifting global market landscape. Read the latest asset allocation views from the Multi-Asset Solutions Team at Manulife Investment Management.
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Midyear 2025 global macro outlook: what’s changed and what hasn’t
What a difference six months can make. More forceful-than-expected government policy decisions have overtaken some of our early 2025 views, but others have only been validated and reinforced.
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Macro meets markets: 5 investable themes to watch
In an increasingly uncertain macroeconomic landscape, our global macro team explores five of their latest high-conviction themes and some potential implications for multi-asset investors.
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Riding the wave: building resilience amid volatility
The threat of escalating tariffs is fast becoming a reality, sparking wild swings in the financial markets. How should investors approach the markets? Read more.
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