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John Hancock: Weekly Market Recap Week Ended November 6
Jobs comeback The U.S. labor market rebounded in October, blowing past economists’ consensus forecast with a gain of 165,000 jobs, far above the 12-month average of 48,000 added per month. In addition, initial figures for August and September were revised upward by a total of 84,000 jobs, and unemployment slipped to 4.1% from 4.2% the […]
LPL: The Treasury Market Matters More Than The Next Fed Move
Why Treasury Yields May Matter More Than the Fed’s Next Decision While investors closely follow every Federal Reserve announcement, movements in the U.S. Treasury market may offer a better picture of what lies ahead for long-term investments. Recent fluctuations in the 10-year Treasury yield have attracted attention as markets respond to inflation, employment data, and […]
Visual Capitalist: Average Hourly Earnings by State in 2026
Where Are Americans Earning the Most? Average hourly earnings continue to rise across the United States, but where you work can make a significant difference in how much you earn. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, average hourly earnings for private-sector workers reached $37.79 in August 2026, an increase of nearly […]
John Hancock: Weekly Market Recap Week Ended October 30
Fed on hold In a 10-2 board vote, the U.S. Federal Reserve kept its benchmark rate unchanged, opting to hold steady following a September vote in which the Fed lifted the rate for the first time since 2023. As for the next policy meeting, Friday’s trading in rate futures markets implied a roughly 73% probability […]
Visual Capitalist: Where Each U.S. State Gets Its Tax Revenue From
How the 50 States Generate Their Tax Revenue Key Takeaways Property taxes are the largest individual tax category in 25 states, including Florida, Texas, and New York. Washington collects nearly half of its combined state and local tax revenue from general sales and gross receipts taxes. Delaware stands out for license taxes, reflecting its role […]
John Hancock: Weekly Market Recap Week Ended October 23
Sub 5.00% yield The recent bond market sell-off continued to ease as the yield of the 10-year U.S. Treasury slipped below 5.00% on Thursday for the first time in about a month before inching higher and closing right at that threshold on Friday. As recently as October 5, the yield peaked around 5.34%, the highest […]
Connect With The E-Valuator Team at Schwab IMPACT 2026 — Booth 1402
October 27, 2026 The E-Valuator team is excited to be attending Schwab IMPACT 2026, October 27–29, in Boston, Massachusetts! As one of the leading conferences for independent Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs), Schwab IMPACT brings together financial professionals, industry experts, and innovative solution providers to explore new ideas, strengthen relationships, and discover opportunities to grow their […]
LPL: Bull Markets That Last Four Years Typically Last Five
Can the Bull Market Keep Going? History Offers Some Encouragement The current bull market has reached an important milestone, celebrating its fourth anniversary on October 12, 2026. Despite economic uncertainty, inflation concerns, higher interest rates, and geopolitical challenges, U.S. stocks have continued to deliver strong returns. Since the market bottomed in October 2022, the S&P […]
Visual Capitalist: The Credit Rating Agencies Which Price The World
Who Controls the Credit Ratings That Shape Global Bond Markets? Credit ratings play an important role in financial markets, helping investors evaluate risk and influencing the cost of borrowing for businesses and governments. Yet much of this influence is concentrated among just three companies. According to an October 2026 report from Visual Capitalist, S&P Global […]
John Hancock: Weekly Market Recap Week Ended October 16
Earnings kickoff Overall earnings expectations were modestly scaled back after mixed results came in from the major U.S. banks that opened earnings season. As of Friday, analysts projected that third-quarter earnings for companies in the S&P 500 rose 29.0%, down from a forecast of 29.4% a week earlier, according to FactSet. Such an outcome would […]