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The Fed remains hawkish, but easing could occur in 2023
The U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to hike rates by 0.75% shouldn't surprise anyone—it was widely expected; however, the bank's latest economic projections caught markets off guard. Read more.
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Today's market downturn: big bear or baby bear?
Not all bear markets are the same. According to historical data, bear markets that took place against a recessionary backdrop typically saw a steeper market sell-off than those that didn't take place during a recession. Find out more.
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ESG funds' place in the retirement plan investment lineup
As workers learn about the potential advantages of socially responsible investing, sponsors of workplace retirement plans have begun to offer these options. As part of our "State of the participant 2022" report, we looked at the status of stand-alone ESG funds among the DC plans that John Hancock recordkeeps.
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Slowing growth and souring sentiment—how to survive a bear market
Major stock indexes flirt with bear market territory as concerns about U.S. growth mount. How should investors act in the face of uncertainty?
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Evaluating the role of ESG investments in your plan lineup
The desire of many retirement plan participants to have their contributions make a difference not only in their lives but the world is fueling demand for ESG funds. Learn five questions to consider when evaluating the addition of ESG investments to your plan.
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Three reasons stable value funds can withstand rising interest rates
Concerned about the effects rising interest rates could have on stable value funds? Learn why the current environment may not be cause for alarm.
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Incorporating the Russia-Ukraine conflict into a global macro outlook
While it's still early days in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, we can't dismiss its impact on our medium-term outlook. We offer a framework for considering the evolving situation.
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Russia invades Ukraine: what's next for the markets?
Early this morning, Russia began a full-scale invasion of its neighbor Ukraine after President Vladimir Putin vowed to “demilitarize” the country of more than 40 million people, triggering one of the worst security crises in Europe since World War II.
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What's an ETF?
Simply put, an ETF, or exchange-traded fund, is a basket of securities that trades on an exchange, much like a stock. ETFs are generally highly transparent and liquid.
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About target-date fund glide paths—a key to asset allocation in a 401(k)
A glide path is the investment blueprint that a target-date funds uses to adjust its investments according to how close the investor is to retirement. Understanding how they work is crucial to being able to make decisions on your plan’s investment lineup. Here are some of the details you need to know.
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