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The case for emerging-market debt as a long-term, strategic income allocation

Once a tactical allocation for investors with high risk tolerances, emerging-market debt today is a changed landscape. See why we think it has a role to play in a range of portfolios.

Roberto D. Sanchez-Dahl, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager and Paolo H. Valle, Senior Portfolio Manager at John Hancock Asset Management

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March 7, 2018

Roberto D. Sanchez-Dahl, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager and Paolo H. Valle, Senior Portfolio Manager at John Hancock Asset Management
Bitcoin—and other cryptocurrencies—may shake up boring markets

What will it take to send an abnormally low VIX higher? Bitcoin price collapse? Brinkmanship with North Korea? See why risks of a market correction continue to climb—and how investors can prepare.

Robert M. Boyda, Senior Advisor at John Hancock Asset Management

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October 24, 2017

Robert M. Boyda, Senior Advisor at John Hancock Asset Management
Flexible is the new core: fixed-income investing for the next 30 years

With interest rates on the rise, investors may be in for a rude awakening when they discover how much risk they're taking in their core bond allocations. See why we believe a flexible approach is better suited to today's markets.

Daniel S. Janis III, Senior Portfolio Manager and Thomas C. Goggins, Senior Portfolio Manager at John Hancock Asset Management

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September 29, 2017

Daniel S. Janis III, Senior Portfolio Manager and Thomas C. Goggins, Senior Portfolio Manager at John Hancock Asset Management
Currency tides may be changing, providing more lift for international equities

The damage that the U.S. dollar’s strength has inflicted on international equity returns may have run its course, as a recent comeback for foreign currencies has enhanced the appeal of international stocks.

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

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July 31, 2017

Matthew D. Miskin, CFA, Market Strategist at John Hancock Investments
Active currency's risk management merits in moments of crisis

Pursuing portfolio risk management measures before the next recession? See why macro currency strategies have the potential to rise even when equity and credit markets fall.

Jeppe F. Ladekarl, Portfolio Manager at First Quadrant

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June 29, 2017

Jeppe F. Ladekarl, Portfolio Manager at First Quadrant
Quality is paramount in a relatively expensive global equity market

Despite improved earnings prospects, global equity markets remain relatively expensive. Stocks' quality attributes are critical in such an environment.

Paul G. Boyne, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager at John Hancock Asset Management

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April 20, 2017

Paul G. Boyne, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager at John Hancock Asset Management
Trump trade agenda could spring a surprise on the markets

The Trump trade agenda calls for a protectionist approach, posing global risks the market doesn't seem to recognize right now.

William W. Priest, CFA, Portfolio Manager at Epoch Investment Partners

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March 7, 2017

William W. Priest, CFA, Portfolio Manager at Epoch Investment Partners
Currency's return opportunity for today's macro investor

See how a currency strategy may provide genuine diversification potential at a time when portfolio diversification is so desperately needed.

Jeppe F. Ladekarl, Portfolio Manager at First Quadrant

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January 13, 2017

Jeppe F. Ladekarl, Portfolio Manager at First Quadrant
Europe's accommodative monetary policy isn't going away anytime soon

With populist politics on the rise across Europe and economic growth remaining slow, the European Central Bank's is in no hurry to abandon its accommodative monetary policy.

William W. Priest, CFA, Portfolio Manager at Epoch Investment Partners

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January 13, 2017

William W. Priest, CFA, Portfolio Manager at Epoch Investment Partners
Italy's arrivederci to Renzi could further destabilize banks

Political instability and economic stagnation are business as usual for Italy, but its banks are particularly dysfunctional and pose a threat to the nation and to Europe broadly.

Megan E. Greene, Chief Economist at John Hancock Asset Management

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December 12, 2016

Megan E. Greene, Chief Economist at John Hancock Asset Management

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