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LPL: Why Market Pullbacks In 2025 Have Been Shallow And Short
Periods of market volatility often give long-term investors the chance to add high-quality assets at better prices. Historically, “buying the dip” has rewarded those willing to stay active when markets wobble. But since the trade-policy-driven pullback in April, meaningful corrections have nearly disappeared. As markets have rallied sharply from the spring lows—led by high-beta and […]
Visual Capitalist: Population Change In North American Cities Since 2005
How Populations Have Shifted Across North American Cities Since 2005 Over the last two decades, population patterns across North America have moved in dramatically different directions. While many cities in the South and West have experienced rapid expansion, a number of major northern metros have seen only modest growth—or even declines. Using data from the […]
John Hancock: Weekly Market Recap Week Ended November 14
Is a Fed Rate Cut Still on the Table? Investor expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in December cooled noticeably last week. By Friday afternoon, pricing in the futures market pointed to roughly a 46% chance of a quarter-point cut at the Fed’s December 10 meeting, based on CME FedWatch data. That’s a sharp […]
QT Is Ending—But Does That Mean QE Is Around the Corner?
The Federal Reserve is preparing to wrap up its balance-sheet reduction program—better known as quantitative tightening (QT)—on December 1. Since the process began, more than $2 trillion has rolled off the Fed’s balance sheet, largely through a steep decline in the overnight reverse repo facility. Recent instability in short-term funding markets, however, prompted policymakers to […]
Visual Capitalist: The Global Cost Of Living Index 2025
🌍 Mapped: The Global Cost of Living Index 2025 Source: Visualization originally published by Visual Capitalist using data from Numbeo. Summary and commentary adapted for our readers. Key Insights Numbeo’s Global Cost of Living Index compares the relative price of goods, services, and rent around the world, with New York City as the baseline (100). […]
John Hancock: Weekly Market Recap Week Ended November 7
Earnings Continue to Outperform Even though major stock indexes ended the week lower, company earnings remained a bright spot. As of Friday, about 91% of S&P 500 companies had reported third-quarter results—and an impressive 82% topped profit expectations. That’s the strongest showing in four years and well above the long-term average of around 75%. Data […]
Global X: The Race To Human-Level Reasoning
Artificial Intelligence: The Next Leap Toward Human-Like Reasoning The concept of artificial general intelligence (AGI)—machines capable of thinking and reasoning much like humans—is moving rapidly from theory to reality. Recent advances in large language models and the global expansion of AI-focused data centers are accelerating this evolution. These developments are beginning to reshape industries by […]
Visual Capitalist: The Average Cost Of Electricity By U.S. State
Which States Have the Highest Electricity Costs? Electricity prices vary dramatically across the United States, reflecting differences in infrastructure, geography, energy policy, and available resources. According to data compiled by Electric Choice, several states stand out for their exceptionally high or low power costs. Hawaii Tops the ListHawaii continues to have the highest electricity rates […]
John Hancock: Weekly Market Recap Week Ended October 31
Weekly Market Recap – Week Ended October 31 Market Momentum Carries into November October closed on a positive note as U.S. markets advanced for another month, supported by strong corporate earnings, improving trade relations, and measured action from the Federal Reserve. Earnings Strength Fuels OptimismCorporate performance continued to exceed expectations, prompting analysts to raise their […]
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 — […]