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Securitized debt: a lifeline for investors drowning in negative rates

For investors drowning in a sea of negative rates, the securitized debt market offers a lifeline: limited credit risk, low interest-rate sensitivity, and attractive income potential.

Roger M. Lavan, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager at Stone Harbor Investment Partners

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September 15, 2016

Roger M. Lavan, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager at Stone Harbor Investment Partners
Weak jobs data could keep the Fed on hold until December

The surprising weakness in May's jobs report combined with the political uncertainty of the presidential election is likely to keep interest rates on hold until December.

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

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June 10, 2016

Megan E. Greene, Global Chief Economist at John Hancock Asset Management
There will be no easy answers for the Fed at its June meeting

Weak GDP in the United States and global concerns should keep the Fed on hold at its next meeting. But don’t underestimate central bankers’ desire to normalize monetary policy.

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

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May 12, 2016

Megan E. Greene, Global Chief Economist at John Hancock Asset Management
Negative yields, helicopter money—what will central banks try next?

One policy that could be employed is helicopter money—a kind of permanent quantitative easing that can take many forms, including tax rebates or electronic transfers into bank accounts.

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

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April 15, 2016

Megan E. Greene, Global Chief Economist at John Hancock Asset Management
Monetary policy doves make a surprise appearance

The U.S. Federal Reserve softened its expectations for interest rates in its most recent release. That's good news for investors, but suggests the global risks to the U.S. economy are unlikely to dissipate anytime soon.

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

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March 23, 2016

Megan E. Greene, Global Chief Economist at John Hancock Asset Management
China is not fertile ground for bottom-up stock pickers

The Chinese government's pervasive intervention in the nation's equity and currency markets puts bottom-up stock pickers at the mercy of China's highly unpredictable policy moves.

Christopher K. Hart, CFA, Portfolio Manager at Boston Partners

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February 22, 2016

Christopher K. Hart, CFA, Portfolio Manager at Boston Partners

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Viewpoints about interest rates

Securitized debt: a lifeline for investors drowning in negative rates

Weak jobs data could keep the Fed on hold until December

There will be no easy answers for the Fed at its June meeting

Negative yields, helicopter money—what will central banks try next?

Monetary policy doves make a surprise appearance

China is not fertile ground for bottom-up stock pickers

Explore the latest thinking from our network

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