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John Hancock: Weekly Market Recap Week Ended July 10
Earnings build-up Wall Street analysts modestly boosted their expectations as major U.S. banks prepared to open quarterly earnings season. As of Friday, analysts surveyed by FactSet were forecasting an average second-quarter earnings growth rate of 23.6% for companies in the S&P 500, up from a 23.3% forecast a week earlier. Either outcome would mark the […]
John Hancock: 2026 Global Macroeconomic Outlook
Global Economy Faces Geopolitical Challenges in the Second Half of 2026 As we move into the second half of 2026, investors continue to navigate an economic landscape shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, inflation concerns, and evolving central bank policies. While the conflict in the Middle East remains an important factor influencing global markets, many major economies […]
Visual Capitalist: Which U.S. States Depend Most On Manufacturing?
Which U.S. States Rely Most on Manufacturing? Manufacturing remains one of the driving forces behind the U.S. economy, but its importance varies significantly from state to state. While some states have shifted toward technology or service industries, others continue to rely heavily on manufacturing to support jobs, investment, and economic growth. According to 2025 […]
John Hancock: Weekly Market Recap Week Ended July 3
Q2’s rally As the second quarter concluded on Tuesday, the NASDAQ ended up more than 21% higher for the three-month period while the S&P 500 climbed nearly 15%—the biggest quarterly gains for both indexes since 2020. The Dow added 13%, its best quarter since 2022. The results marked a shift from this year’s first quarter, […]
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Visual Capitalist: Where Americans Work The Longest Weeks
Where Americans Work the Longest Weeks: How Industry Shapes the U.S. Workweek Americans may share the same 40-hour workweek tradition, but the number of hours actually worked varies from state to state. Recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals noticeable differences in average private-sector workweeks across the country, with local industries playing […]
John Hancock: Weekly Market Recap Week Ended June 26
GDP upgrade The U.S. government’s updated estimate of first-quarter economic growth found that GDP expanded at a 2.1% annual rate, above an earlier estimate of 1.6%. The Commerce Department said its third and final update largely reflected a downward revision to imports, which subtract from GDP. That change offset the negative impact from a weakening […]
Visual Capitalist: The States Americas Are Fleeing-And Moving To
Where Americans Are Moving: Migration Trends Reshape the U.S. in 2025 Americans continue to relocate in large numbers, but the destinations attracting new residents are changing. While Sun Belt states remain popular, rising housing costs and affordability concerns are causing many households to reconsider where they want to live. Recent U.S. Census Bureau data […]
LPL: Weely Market Performance
Weekly Market Recap: Stocks Advance as Geopolitical Concerns Ease U.S. financial markets posted gains during the shortened trading week as investors responded positively to signs of easing tensions in the Middle East and closely monitored developments from central banks around the world. U.S. Stocks Move Higher Major U.S. stock indexes finished the week in positive […]
Visual Capitalist: How People Are Actually Using AI At Work In 2026
How AI Is Transforming Workplace Decision-Making in 2026 Artificial intelligence continues to reshape how people work, but not always in the ways many expected. While early discussions about AI often focused on automating repetitive tasks, recent workplace trends suggest employees are increasingly turning to AI for something more strategic: helping them make better decisions. As […]