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Election Year Outlook: What a Divided Congress Could Mean for Markets and Policy
Election Year Outlook: A Divided Congress Ahead? As we move further into 2026, economic data and political trends are beginning to shape expectations for the upcoming midterm elections—and what they could mean for policy, markets, and long-term fiscal stability. According to recent analysis, the most likely outcome is a divided Congress, with Democrats potentially regaining […]
Top U.S. States Leading Data Center Growth in 2026
The demand for data centers is rapidly increasing across the United States as technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and digital services continue to expand. As a result, certain states are emerging as major hubs for this critical infrastructure. Data Center Growth Is Accelerating Nationwide From streaming services to enterprise cloud systems, data centers […]
Jobs Surge, Yields Fall, and Gold Rebounds: What It Means for Markets This Week
Jobs comeback The U.S. economy generated 178,000 jobs in March, well above economists’ consensus expectations and rebounding from the previous month’s revised net loss of 133,000 jobs. The report—issued on Friday as the stock market closed for a holiday observance—also showed that the unemployment rate slipped to 4.3% from 4.4% the previous month Yields […]
Capital Group: 5 Charts That Put Market Volatility In Perspective
5 Key Insights to Understand Market Volatility in 2026 Market volatility has taken center stage again in 2026, driven largely by rising geopolitical tensions and uncertainty in global energy markets. With oil prices climbing and interest rates shifting, many investors are questioning how to navigate today’s unpredictable environment. While short-term market swings can feel unsettling, […]
Visual Capitalist: The World’s Riskiest Markets In 2026
Global Investment Risk in 2026: Which Markets Carry the Most Uncertainty? Investing globally can unlock new opportunities—but not all markets carry the same level of risk. In 2026, the gap between stable economies and high-risk regions remains significant, shaping how investors approach international markets. Understanding Investment Risk Across Countries One of the key ways investors […]
John Hancock: Weekly Market Recap Week Ended March 27
Style reversal U.S. market volatility continued to weigh more heavily on growth stocks than on their value counterparts, reversing course after the growth style’s outperformance in 2025. A growth stock benchmark fell 3.4% for the week while its value counterpart slipped just 0.5%. On a year-to-date basis, growth was down almost 13% versus a fractional […]
John Hancock: Weekly Market Recap Week Ended March 20
Fed on hold The U.S. Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged for the second meeting in a row, in line with market expectations. Policymakers maintained their forecast for one additional rate cut this year, and Chair Jerome Powell expressed concern that inflation remains elevated amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Yields surge Prices […]
Global X: Commodities Tracker
Commodities Market Update: Key Trends in Energy, Metals & Critical Resources – February 2026 The global commodities market continues to shift as energy innovation, supply constraints, and policy changes shape pricing and demand across multiple sectors. Here’s a breakdown of the most important developments from February. 🔋 Nuclear Energy & Uranium: Momentum Builds Nuclear energy […]
Visual Capitalist: The U.S. Jobs Losing The Most Workers By 2034
Which U.S. Jobs Are Declining Fastest by 2034? Trends Shaping the Future Workforce The U.S. job market is undergoing a major transformation, driven by automation, artificial intelligence, and digital innovation. Over the next decade, several common occupations are expected to shrink significantly—some losing hundreds of thousands of roles. Understanding which jobs are declining—and why—can help […]
John Hancock: Weekly Market Recap Week Ended March 13
Oil’s wild ride Conflict in the Middle East and curtailed shipments through the Strait of Hormuz fueled oil market volatility for a second week, with U.S. crude futures spiking to $119 per barrel on Monday and then briefly slipping below $77 the next day. On Friday afternoon, oil was trading around $98, up from a […]