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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 — […]
🌎 The World’s Most Trade-Dependent Economies
In today’s interconnected global market, some economies rely heavily on international trade to drive growth. A recent analysis by Visual Capitalist, in partnership with Terzo, highlights which countries depend most on global imports and exports relative to their GDP. Key Insights Economies with a higher trade-to-GDP ratio are more dependent on international trade. Hong Kong […]
John Hancock: Weekly Market Recap Week Ended October 24
Fed cut ahead? Bond market trading continued to support expectations of an interest rate cut at the upcoming U.S. Federal Reserve meeting scheduled to end on Wednesday. As of Friday afternoon, prices in rate futures markets implied a nearly 97% probability that the Fed would cut by a quarter point, according to CME FedWatch. It […]
PGIM: 4Q25 On The Markets
Building Safer Learning Environments Through Expert Evaluation and Training Creating and maintaining safe learning environments requires more than routine inspections—it demands an integrated approach to risk management, compliance, and education. This report underscores how a comprehensive safety assessment and ongoing training can identify potential hazards, enhance staff awareness, and foster a culture of safety across […]