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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 […]
LPL: Three Macro Factors Affecting Risk Appetite
Three Economic Factors Supporting Investor Confidence Investors continue to face a complicated economic environment shaped by inflation, geopolitical uncertainty, interest rates and government debt. Despite these challenges, several underlying economic conditions are helping support financial markets and investor confidence. Three factors in particular are contributing to a more constructive outlook: continued foreign demand for U.S. […]
Visual Capitalist: The World’s 30 Largest Companies By Revenue In 2026
The World’s Largest Companies by Revenue in 2026 The list of the world’s largest companies has a new leader in 2026. Amazon has moved ahead of Walmart to become the highest-revenue company globally, highlighting the continued growth of technology-enabled businesses and the significant role U.S. corporations play in the global economy. According to the latest […]
LPL: Yields On The Rise – Do Stocks Notice?
Rising Treasury Yields: What Higher Rates Could Mean for Stocks Treasury yields have moved higher this summer, creating another factor for investors to watch as equity markets navigate interest rates, inflation concerns, geopolitical uncertainty, and changing expectations for Federal Reserve policy. Historically, rising interest rates haven’t always been bad news for stocks. When yields increase […]
Visual Capitalist: Every U.S. State’s Economy, Matched To A Country
How Big Are U.S. State Economies? Comparing States to Countries When we think about the world’s largest economies, countries such as the United States, China, Germany, and Japan typically come to mind. But looking inside the U.S. economy reveals another interesting perspective: many individual states generate economic output comparable to entire countries. Comparing state economies […]
John Hancock: Weekly Market Recap Week Ended August 14
Moderating inflation Two reports reflected elevated but modestly easing inflationary pressures at the consumer and wholesale levels. The Consumer Price Index held steady at a 3.4% annual rate in July, slightly below June’s 3.5% figure. A subsequent report on producer prices showed inflation was little changed in July relative to the previous month. Robust […]
Visual Capitalist: Europe Was Once Bigger Than The U.S. Economy. What Happened?
The Growing Economic Gap Between the U.S. and Europe Over the past two decades, the economic paths of the United States and Europe have increasingly diverged. While both remain among the most important economic regions in the world, the U.S. has expanded at a considerably faster pace when measured by nominal gross domestic product (GDP). […]