John Hancock: Weekly Market Recap Week Ended March 27
Style reversal U.S. market volatility continued to weigh more heavily on growth stocks than on their value counterparts, reversing course after the growth style’s outperformance in 2025. A growth stock benchmark fell 3.4% for the week while its value counterpart slipped just 0.5%. On a year-to-date basis, growth was down almost 13% versus a fractional […]
John Hancock: Weekly Market Recap Week Ended March 20
Fed on hold The U.S. Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged for the second meeting in a row, in line with market expectations. Policymakers maintained their forecast for one additional rate cut this year, and Chair Jerome Powell expressed concern that inflation remains elevated amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Yields surge Prices […]
Global X: Commodities Tracker
Commodities Market Update: Key Trends in Energy, Metals & Critical Resources – February 2026 The global commodities market continues to shift as energy innovation, supply constraints, and policy changes shape pricing and demand across multiple sectors. Here’s a breakdown of the most important developments from February. 🔋 Nuclear Energy & Uranium: Momentum Builds Nuclear energy […]
Visual Capitalist: The U.S. Jobs Losing The Most Workers By 2034
Which U.S. Jobs Are Declining Fastest by 2034? Trends Shaping the Future Workforce The U.S. job market is undergoing a major transformation, driven by automation, artificial intelligence, and digital innovation. Over the next decade, several common occupations are expected to shrink significantly—some losing hundreds of thousands of roles. Understanding which jobs are declining—and why—can help […]
John Hancock: Weekly Market Recap Week Ended March 13
Oil’s wild ride Conflict in the Middle East and curtailed shipments through the Strait of Hormuz fueled oil market volatility for a second week, with U.S. crude futures spiking to $119 per barrel on Monday and then briefly slipping below $77 the next day. On Friday afternoon, oil was trading around $98, up from a […]
Federated Hermes: Does Conflict In Iran Change The International Investment Narrative?
Does Conflict in Iran Change the International Investment Narrative? Geopolitical tensions can quickly influence global financial markets, and recent developments involving Iran have sparked new questions about the outlook for international investing in 2026. While global markets had started the year with strong momentum, rising uncertainty surrounding energy supply and inflation has added a new […]
Visual Capitalist: Which U.S. States Gained The Most Residents In 2025
Which U.S. States Gained the Most Residents in 2025? In 2025, millions of Americans packed up and moved in search of better opportunities, lower living costs, and warmer climates. According to migration data from HireAHelper, nearly 15 million Americans relocated last year, with many moving across state lines. The latest migration trends reveal a major […]
John Hancock: Weekly Market Recap Week Ended March 6
International sell-off Ex-U.S. stock indexes sustained far bigger weekly declines than their U.S. counterparts. An ex-U.S. developed-market benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Index, and an emerging-markets counterpart, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, were both down nearly 7% for the week. Inside Q4 earnings Companies in the S&P 500 posted an average earnings gain of 14.0% […]
Middle East Tensions and Oil Prices: Why the Strait of Hormuz Matters for Global Energy Markets
Recent developments in the Middle East have sharply increased geopolitical tensions and raised concerns across global markets. Military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel against Iranian targets over the weekend marked a significant escalation, with the stated goal of slowing Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Iran responded quickly with missile attacks aimed at Israel […]
Visual Capitalist: The Countries Most Dependent On Tourism
Which Countries Depend Most on Tourism? A Look at Tourism’s Share of National Economies Tourism is one of the world’s largest industries, generating massive economic activity across the globe. By 2025, the sector is expected to contribute roughly $11.7 trillion to the global economy, accounting for about 10% of worldwide GDP. However, tourism does not […]