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Matt is a senior member of the investment research team at John Hancock Investments, where he focuses on capital markets research. He also works closely with the firm’s manager oversight team to obtain real time insight of investment trends from the firm’s network of asset managers. Matt also leads the development of John Hancock Investments’ quarterly market outlook, Market Intelligence. Prior to joining John Hancock Investments, Matt worked at LPL Financial Research, covering hedge funds and liquid alternatives as well as other long-only strategies. Matt holds an MBA from Babson College and a BS in Finance from Elon University.

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Three ways you know you’re late in the economic cycle

For all the knee-jerk reactions and panicked selling that occurs in capital markets, important inflection points are often well telegraphed. We look at three indicators typically associated with the months leading up to the end of an economic cycle and how they're affecting today’s markets.

Emily R. Roland, CIMA, Head of Capital Markets Research and Matthew D. Miskin, CFA, Market Strategist at John Hancock Investments

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February 15, 2019

Emily R. Roland, CIMA, Head of Capital Markets Research and Matthew D. Miskin, CFA, Market Strategist at John Hancock Investments
Balance 2019 risks with a barbell approach to equity sectors

Three metrics may merit close attention when positioning portfolios for this phase of the market cycle. See which sectors we favor for offense and defense.

Emily R. Roland, CIMA, Head of Capital Markets Research and Matthew D. Miskin, CFA, Market Strategist at John Hancock Investments

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January 15, 2019

Emily R. Roland, CIMA, Head of Capital Markets Research and Matthew D. Miskin, CFA, Market Strategist at John Hancock Investments
Stock market bears come in all shapes and sizes

A 20% decline or more from a market peak is broadly defined as a bear market for equities but, in our view, that’s an oversimplification. Here’s how to understand—and prepare for—bear markets.

Matthew D. Miskin, CFA, Market Strategist and Emily R. Roland, CIMA, Head of Capital Markets Research at John Hancock Investments

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December 28, 2018

Matthew D. Miskin, CFA, Market Strategist and Emily R. Roland, CIMA, Head of Capital Markets Research at John Hancock Investments
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.

Matthew D. Miskin, CFA, Market Strategist and Emily R. Roland, CIMA, Head of Capital Markets Research at John Hancock Investments

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December 7, 2018

Matthew D. Miskin, CFA, Market Strategist and Emily R. Roland, CIMA, Head of Capital Markets Research at John Hancock Investments
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.

Emily R. Roland, CIMA, Head of Capital Markets Research and Matthew D. Miskin, CFA, Market Strategist at John Hancock Investments

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November 21, 2018

Emily R. Roland, CIMA, Head of Capital Markets Research and Matthew D. Miskin, CFA, Market Strategist at John Hancock Investments
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.

Emily R. Roland, CIMA, Head of Capital Markets Research and Matthew D. Miskin, CFA, Market Strategist at John Hancock Investments

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October 22, 2018

Emily R. Roland, CIMA, Head of Capital Markets Research and Matthew D. Miskin, CFA, Market Strategist at John Hancock Investments
Advisors are tilting client portfolios toward growth—and may not know it

After years of strong performance, growth stocks are playing a larger role in investor portfolios, but they're also showing up in ways that many advisors may not intend. We look at the risks going forward.

Michael L. Stephens, CFA, CAIA, Portfolio Consultant and Matthew D. Miskin, CFA, Market Strategist at John Hancock Investments

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August 30, 2018

Michael L. Stephens, CFA, CAIA, Portfolio Consultant and Matthew D. Miskin, CFA, Market Strategist at John Hancock Investments
Three risk indicators to watch this year

Risks are clearly rising in 2018, but the bull market may have more room to run. We look at three risk indicators to watch in the second half.

Matthew D. Miskin, CFA, Market Strategist at John Hancock Investments

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July 13, 2018

Matthew D. Miskin, CFA, Market Strategist at John Hancock Investments
Stocks may have to wait until the geopolitical fog clears

First-quarter 2018 earnings are the strongest in years, yet stocks continue to languish. Market Strategist Matt Miskin explains why the rally may have to wait.

Matthew D. Miskin, CFA, Market Strategist at John Hancock Investments

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May 8, 2018

Matthew D. Miskin, CFA, Market Strategist at John Hancock Investments
Earnings update: pound for pound, the strongest in nearly a decade

Companies around the world are delivering some of the strongest earnings in years. We break down the results and look at the earnings outlook for 2018.

Matthew D. Miskin, CFA, Market Strategist at John Hancock Investments

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March 5, 2018

Matthew D. Miskin, CFA, Market Strategist at John Hancock Investments

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