Bonds as ballast in turbulent markets
Vanguard’s CEO and CIO urge investors to think of bonds as portfolio ballast during rocky markets.
What the coronavirus means for how we serve you
Vanguard’s CEO and CIO discuss the protocols in place to ensure business continuity and strong service for clients.
Why we see bond ETF discounts in volatile markets
Market volatility can lead to divergence between ETF market prices and net asset values. Our leaders explain why.
A message on the markets from our CEO and CIO
Vanguard leaders share their perspectives on recent market volatility and implications for the global economy.
Spotlight articles
Investor expectations: A new survey
This paper reviews some of the results of a new Vanguard survey of investor expectations for stock returns, GDP growth rates, and bond returns. It finds that since the survey began in 2017, these expectations have been remarkably muted and consistent.
Market downturns and recoveries
Financial markets may move on from the coronavirus before data improve, Vanguard economists Joe Davis and Roger Aliaga-DÃaz say.
How to deal with a market downturn?
Market downturns can be scary. But changing your asset allocation to try to minimize them may hurt you even more, Vanguard economists Joe Davis and Roger Aliaga-DÃaz say.
Vanguard 2020 economic and market outlook: The new age of uncertainty
In its annual global economic and market outlook, Vanguard outlines its expectations for growth, inflation, monetary policy, and more.
What manufacturing data tell us about the economy
Vanguard economists give their perspective on recent weakness in manufacturing and what it could mean for the broader economy.
The U.S. dollar at a crossroads: Estimating fair value
Debate is intensifying about the U.S. dollar's likely direction and its implications for the global economy and portfolios.
Markets have you jittery? Do something!
We tell investors they shouldn't pay attention to the markets' day-to-day movements. But it's sometimes impossible to avoid.
The global economy at midyear: How our views have changed
A lot has happened since Vanguard published its global economic and market outlook for 2019. In this article, three Vanguard economists offer their insights on how trade tensions between China and the United States are changing the landscape.
It's not EU, it's me: Estimating the impact of Brexit on the UK economy
Vanguard research into different Brexit scenarios and their potential effect on the UK economy.
The Fed must play the hand it's been dealt
Vanguard Chief Economist Joe Davis gives his perspective on where monetary policy may be headed.
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