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In this video, Manulife Investment Management’s Howard C. Greene, CFA—senior portfolio manager of John Hancock Bond Fund and John Hancock Investment Grade Bond Fund—shares his views on the bond market and the risks and opportunities amid higher inflation and a now fully reopened economy.
Inflation has been on the minds of many investors these days, and Howard takes a close look at this issue, offering his views on the effects that higher inflation can have on bonds, the shape of the yield curve, U.S. Federal Reserve policy actions, and investor behavior. The bottom line is that somewhat elevated inflation levels—after a year of record-setting cash accumulation—aren’t surprising and likely won’t lead to runaway price increases. And in against the backdrop of an improving economy, a steeper yield curve can actually create a more attractive opportunity set. Read more on Howard’s outlook for inflation and the bond markets here: https://bit.ly/3i3IQ3K
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