LPL: The End (of QT) Is Nigh
Is the End of Quantitative Tightening Near? What It Could Mean for Markets By Evaluator Funds Research Team Based on insights from LPL Research and Lawrence Gillum, Chief Fixed Income Strategist (October 2025) Summary Recent comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggest that the Fed may soon conclude its quantitative tightening (QT) program — […]
🌎 The World’s Most Trade-Dependent Economies
In today’s interconnected global market, some economies rely heavily on international trade to drive growth. A recent analysis by Visual Capitalist, in partnership with Terzo, highlights which countries depend most on global imports and exports relative to their GDP. Key Insights Economies with a higher trade-to-GDP ratio are more dependent on international trade. Hong Kong […]
John Hancock: Weekly Market Recap Week Ended October 24
Fed cut ahead? Bond market trading continued to support expectations of an interest rate cut at the upcoming U.S. Federal Reserve meeting scheduled to end on Wednesday. As of Friday afternoon, prices in rate futures markets implied a nearly 97% probability that the Fed would cut by a quarter point, according to CME FedWatch. It […]
PGIM: 4Q25 On The Markets
Building Safer Learning Environments Through Expert Evaluation and Training Creating and maintaining safe learning environments requires more than routine inspections—it demands an integrated approach to risk management, compliance, and education. This report underscores how a comprehensive safety assessment and ongoing training can identify potential hazards, enhance staff awareness, and foster a culture of safety across […]
Visual Capitalist: The World’s Most Sustainable Economies In 2025
Ranked: The World’s Most Sustainable Economies in 2025 This infographic from the Hinrich Foundation introduces the 2025 edition of the Sustainable Trade Index (STI). The STI is an annual ranking of 30 select global economies developed along with the IMD World Competitiveness Center. The purpose of the STI is to stimulate meaningful discussions about […]
John Hancock: Weekly Market Recap Week Ended October 17
Solid earnings start The major U.S. banks that kicked off earnings season exceeded analysts’ third-quarter profit and revenue expectations owing in part to rising investment banking income. As of Friday, analysts projected that financials sector earnings rose 18.2%—above the 8.5% growth forecast across all sectors in the S&P 500, according to FactSet. Shrinking yields […]
LPL: Dotcom And AI Comparisons
Fiber Optics vs. Data Centers: Dotcom and AI Comparisons Jeff Buchbinder | Chief Equity Strategist Last Updated: October 08, 2025 Additional content provided by Brian Booe, Associate Analyst, Research. In the mid-to-late 1630s, the beauty of tulip bulbs captivated European elites after arriving in the region from the Ottoman Empire. The cost for this symbol […]
Visual Capitalist: Central Banks now Hold More Gold Than U.S. Treasuries
Central Banks Now Hold More Gold Than U.S. Treasuries Key Takeaways For the first time since 1996, foreign central banks’ gold reserves have overtaken their U.S. Treasury holdings. Persistent gold buying and rising […]
John Hancock: Weekly Market Recap Week Ended October 10
Dividends rise The growth rate for dividend payments by U.S. companies accelerated in this year’s third quarter. The $10.6 billion in net dividend increases recorded by companies in the S&P 500 was well above the previous quarter’s $7.4 billion, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices, which said it expects full-year dividend increases to climb to […]
LPL: Q3 Recap – 10 Key Takeaways
Additional content provided by Kent Cullinane, Sr. Analyst, Research. With the third quarter (Q3) behind us, we decided to conduct a deep dive into the key factors that shaped Q3 performance. Below, we’ve highlighted what we believe to be 10 of the key takeaways. Source: LPL Research, FactSet, 09/30/25 Disclosures: All indexes are unmanaged and […]