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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.

Howard C. Greene, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager and Jeffrey N. Given, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager at John Hancock Asset Management

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November 15, 2018

Howard C. Greene, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager and Jeffrey N. Given, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager at John Hancock Asset Management
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.

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

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October 25, 2018

Megan E. Greene, Global Chief Economist at John Hancock Asset Management
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
Volatility returns with a vengeance

Although the markets have pulled back, fundamentals remain remarkably strong. We offer five reasons in support of better days ahead for stocks.

Michael J. Scanlon, Jr., CFA, Portfolio Manager at John Hancock Asset Management

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October 12, 2018

Michael J. Scanlon, Jr., CFA, Portfolio Manager at John Hancock Asset Management
How central banks distort the predictive power of the yield curve

There's a good chance of an inverted yield curve by the end of 2019—but does it matter? We take a closer look at the yield curve's predictive powers and why this time may really be different.

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

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September 27, 2018

Megan E. Greene, Global Chief Economist at John Hancock Asset Management
Help hedge inflation and interest-rate risk with enduring assets

After lying dormant for the last decade, inflation and interest-rate risk have risen, returning to the investment conversation. See how to prepare your portfolio.

G. Thomas Levering, Portfolio Manager at Wellington Management

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August 31, 2018

G. Thomas Levering, Portfolio Manager at Wellington Management
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
Why rising interest rates are good for banks

Rising short-term rates are widening the spread between banks' deposit costs and loan yields, bolstering earnings across the banking industry.

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

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July 5, 2018

Lisa A. Welch, Senior Portfolio Manager at John Hancock Asset Management
Six reasons why we’re bullish on U.S. bank stocks

U.S. banking stocks are supported by cyclical and secular tailwinds. Here's why the industry may still have room to run.

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

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July 3, 2018

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

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