Viewpoints about market volatility
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Amid rising volatility, emerging opportunities
The enduring strength of the U.S. consumer is a bright spot in a weakened global economy. We explore the importance of consumer spending amid recent market volatility.
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Are low-volatility strategies just value investing in disguise?
Low-volatility ETFs are not the same thing as value investing.
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U.S.-China trade war escalates, tariff threat could lead to Fed rate cut
Fresh tariff threats relating to the U.S.-China trade-war looks set to dent consumer spending and dim the economy's outlook. Will the Fed come to the rescue? Frances Donald, chief economist and head of macroeconomic strategy at Manulife Investment Management, shares her views.
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Converting volatility into opportunity
Focusing on high-quality growth companies is one way to take advantage of emotionally driven, short-term price dislocations—helping investors make the best of periods of rising volatility.
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U.S.-China trade war escalates, but U.S. recession remains unlikely
The U.S.-China trade war shows no sign of abating. As the negative effects of the dispute trickles down to the economy, will it move us closer to a recession?
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10 need-to-know facts about the bull market’s 10th anniversary
As the bull market turns 10, it has plenty of stories to tell—including a near-death experience. Learn 10 facts about its record run and its impact on equity investing.
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Three alternative asset classes worth watching right now
Some types of alternative investments perform better than others during certain phases of the business cycle. See which categories we favor in this environment.
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Growing together while splitting apart
Global Chief Economist Megan E. Greene believes that if there’s any immediate danger to the U.S. economy, it would be the equity markets. Find out why.
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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.
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Top searched finance terms of 2018
Year-end lists can contain insight for investors when thinking about the year ahead. We present the top searched-for finance-related terms in 2018.
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