John Hancock: Weekly Market Recap Week Ended September 18
Weekly Market Recap: Fed Raises Rates as Growth Stocks Outperform The Federal Reserve unanimously approved its first benchmark interest-rate increase since 2023. The decision represents a shift in monetary policy following the earlier cycle of rate increases used to address the sharp rise in inflation after the pandemic. Updated projections indicate that most Federal Reserve […]
LPL: How Stocks performed Historically After Initial Fed Rate Hikes?
What History Tells Us About Stocks After a Fed Rate Hike The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point in September, putting renewed attention on what higher rates could mean for the stock market. While every economic cycle is different, history can provide some perspective on how equities have behaved following the […]
Visual Capitalist: The Most Expensive U.S. States For Utilities In 2026
Where Utility Costs Are Highest Across the U.S. in 2026 Where you live can make a significant difference in what you pay to keep the lights on, heat or cool your home, and maintain basic household services. New 2026 data shows a wide gap in utility costs across the United States, with geography, energy sources, […]
John Hancock: Weekly Market Recap Week Ended September 11
Weekly Market Recap: Rising Yields, Inflation and the Fed in Focus Investors faced renewed pressure in the bond market last week as Treasury yields climbed sharply, inflation remained stubborn, and expectations increased for another Federal Reserve interest rate hike. Treasury Yields Push Higher Bond yields moved significantly higher to close out the week. The 10-year […]
Visual Capitalist: Every Country’s Largest Export Category
Mapped: What Does Every Country Export Most? What a country sells to the rest of the world can reveal a great deal about its economy—from its natural resources and industrial capabilities to its role within the global supply chain. A global look at countries’ leading exports highlights just how different those economic strengths can be. […]
Weekly Market Recap Week Ended September 4th
August Hiring Rebounds The U.S. labor market showed renewed strength in August, with employers adding 162,000 jobs during the month. That represented a significant improvement from July’s revised gain of 21,000 jobs and came in well above economists’ expectations. August also marked the strongest month for job creation in five months, while the unemployment rate […]
LPL: The Bond Market Awaits Charman Warsh’s Jackson Hole Speech
Bond Market in Focus as Debt and Treasury Yields Rise The bond market is drawing increased attention as rising U.S. government debt, higher Treasury yields and changes in Federal Reserve leadership create a new set of considerations for investors. U.S. public debt recently surpassed $40 trillion, bringing the nation’s fiscal outlook back into focus. While […]
Visual Capitalist: The World’s $160 Trillion Deby Market In One Chart
Inside the $160 Trillion Global Debt Market The global debt securities market has reached an extraordinary scale. At the end of 2025, approximately $160.7 trillion in bonds and other tradable debt securities were outstanding worldwide, highlighting the important role fixed-income markets play in financing governments, financial institutions and corporations. The U.S. Remains the Global Leader […]
John Hancock: Weekly Market Recap Week Ended August 28
Baby steps The S&P 500, NASDAQ, and Dow posted fractional weekly gains, regaining ground from the previous week’s modest declines. Stocks traded in a narrow range for the third consecutive week following a four-day rally that began on July 30. Shaky sentiment A monthly gauge of U.S. consumer sentiment fell amid continued worries about […]