John Hancock: Weekly Market Recap Week Ended May 2
Resilient labor market U.S. stock indexes rose on Friday after an employment report exceeded most economists’ expectations for the second month in a row. The economy generated 177,000 new jobs in April, above consensus expectations for around 130,000. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%. Another upgrade Nearly three-quarters of the way through earnings […]
Global X: Roll With The Changes
This month’s title was the lead track on REO Speedwagon’s 1978 album You Can Tune a Piano, But You Can’t Tuna Fish. It seems oddly descriptive for an economy and financial markets grappling with very high levels of uncertainty. By most indicators, the U.S. economy was quite strong at the start of 2025. Inflation was […]
Visual Capitalist: Top Countries By Stock Market Returns Since 2015
Ranked: Top Countries by Stock Market Returns Since 2015 Key Takeaways The S&P 500 delivered a 17% annualized return in 10 years, the most for major stock exchanges from around the world. However major indices from Brazil, India, and Vietnam have also logged between 12–16% returns. Thinking of becoming a true global investor with […]