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How to value a currency: a closer look at the opportunities in FX markets

Currency markets are an underappreciated risk—and opportunity—when it comes to international investing. We take a closer look at the factors that drive currencies' performance.

Daniel S. Janis III, Senior Portfolio Manager at John Hancock Asset Management

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August 7, 2018

Daniel S. Janis III, Senior Portfolio Manager at John Hancock Asset Management
Global growth divergence eclipses last year’s synchronized recovery

We’re near the point of maximum optimism in the cycle. This is about as good as it gets for financial markets—find out the implications for investors.

Megan E. Greene, Global Chief Economist and Robert M. Boyda, Senior Advisor at John Hancock Asset Management

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July 13, 2018

Megan E. Greene, Global Chief Economist and Robert M. Boyda, Senior Advisor at John Hancock Asset Management
Deregulation and the coming boom in regional bank M&A

A decade after the financial crisis, banks are finally seeing some light at the end of the regulatory tunnel. We explore the resulting opportunities.

Lisa A. Welch, Senior Portfolio Manager at John Hancock Asset Management

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June 8, 2018

Lisa A. Welch, Senior Portfolio Manager at John Hancock Asset Management
The Fed’s balance sheet represents an underappreciated risk right now

What’s the greatest underappreciated risk plaguing markets today? See what’s most worrisome to Adam C. Rudd, CFA, Standard Life Investments.

Adam C. Rudd, CFA, Investment Director at Standard Life Investments

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June 7, 2018

Adam C. Rudd, CFA, Investment Director at Standard Life Investments
At 2%, a little inflation goes a long way

With inflation finally ticking up to 2%, will the Fed start hiking rates at a more aggressive pace? We take a closer look.

Howard C. Greene, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager at John Hancock Asset Management

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May 25, 2018

Howard C. Greene, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager at John Hancock Asset Management
U.S. inflation is not a cause for alarm just yet

Some investors worry a late-cycle inflation surge will prompt the Fed to raise rates more aggressively, killing the U.S. economic recovery. Are we there yet?

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

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May 4, 2018

Megan E. Greene, Global Chief Economist at John Hancock Asset Management
The Fed strikes a hawkish tone

This was Fed Chair Powell’s first press conference. How did the new kid do? Find out—and get the key implications for investors.

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

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March 23, 2018

Megan E. Greene, Global Chief Economist at John Hancock Asset Management
Connecting the dots: Do FOMC projections suggest an inverted yield curve in 2018?

The Fed's plans for interest rate increases in 2018 could be a warning sign for U.S. stocks. See why.

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

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December 15, 2017

Matthew D. Miskin, CFA, Market Strategist at John Hancock Investments
Next Fed Chair Powell: status quo candidate for a status quo economy

President Trump nominated Jerome H. Powell as the next chair of the Fed. Find out what investors can expect once he succeeds current Fed Chair Janet L. Yellen on February 3, 2018.

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

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November 15, 2017

Megan E. Greene, Global Chief Economist at John Hancock Asset Management
Can central banks reverse course concurrently?

As easy monetary policy peaks, central banks seem poised to pass the baton over to governments. See why, rather than completing the handoff, they could end up dropping the baton altogether.

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

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October 27, 2017

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

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