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Federated Hermes: Does Conflict In Iran Change The International Investment Narrative?
Does Conflict in Iran Change the International Investment Narrative? Geopolitical tensions can quickly influence global financial markets, and recent developments involving Iran have sparked new questions about the outlook for international investing in 2026. While global markets had started the year with strong momentum, rising uncertainty surrounding energy supply and inflation has added a new […]
Visual Capitalist: Which U.S. States Gained The Most Residents In 2025
Which U.S. States Gained the Most Residents in 2025? In 2025, millions of Americans packed up and moved in search of better opportunities, lower living costs, and warmer climates. According to migration data from HireAHelper, nearly 15 million Americans relocated last year, with many moving across state lines. The latest migration trends reveal a major […]
John Hancock: Weekly Market Recap Week Ended March 6
International sell-off Ex-U.S. stock indexes sustained far bigger weekly declines than their U.S. counterparts. An ex-U.S. developed-market benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Index, and an emerging-markets counterpart, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, were both down nearly 7% for the week. Inside Q4 earnings Companies in the S&P 500 posted an average earnings gain of 14.0% […]
Middle East Tensions and Oil Prices: Why the Strait of Hormuz Matters for Global Energy Markets
Recent developments in the Middle East have sharply increased geopolitical tensions and raised concerns across global markets. Military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel against Iranian targets over the weekend marked a significant escalation, with the stated goal of slowing Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Iran responded quickly with missile attacks aimed at Israel […]
Visual Capitalist: The Countries Most Dependent On Tourism
Which Countries Depend Most on Tourism? A Look at Tourism’s Share of National Economies Tourism is one of the world’s largest industries, generating massive economic activity across the globe. By 2025, the sector is expected to contribute roughly $11.7 trillion to the global economy, accounting for about 10% of worldwide GDP. However, tourism does not […]
John Hancock: Weekly Market Recap Week Ended February 27
Jobs ahead A monthly labor market report due out on Friday will show whether January’s stronger-than-expected jobs growth extended into February. In January, the gain of 130,000 jobs was more than double the number that most economists had forecast and up from 48,000 in December. Moreover, January’s unemployment rate slipped to 4.3% from 4.4% the […]
LPL: The Return Of The Stocks Picker’s Market
The Reemergence of a Stock Picker’s Market At first glance, 2026 may appear relatively uneventful for U.S. equities. The S&P 500’s modest year-to-date performance suggests a market treading water. But beneath the surface, a very different dynamic is unfolding. Individual stocks are moving more independently than they have in recent years. The result is widening […]
Visual Capitalist: The Growth Of $100 By Asset Class
📊 What $100 Invested in 1965 Would Be Worth Today When it comes to long-term investing, time and compounding can make a dramatic difference. Looking back over the past 60 years, different asset classes have delivered very different results. Based on long-term historical data, stocks have been the clear leader in wealth creation compared to […]
John Hancock: Weekly Market Recap Week Ended February 20
Tariffs ruling In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the Trump administration exceeded its legal authority last year when it imposed tariffs on imported goods from most of the nation’s biggest trading partners. The ruling didn’t appear to resolve whether the government must repay tariff revenue that it has already […]
Franklin Templeton: What’s Next For Gold?
What’s Next for Gold in 2026? Gold has surged in recent years, capturing investor attention amid global uncertainty. Yet while bullion prices have climbed sharply, gold mining stocks have not kept pace. This divergence has sparked debate among investors. Here’s a closer look at what may be driving gold’s performance — and what it could […]