A challenging time for emerging markets
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Monetary Fund lowered its forecast for growth in emerging and developing economies for both 2020 and 2021. The way out won't be easy. But not all is lost for emerging markets.
Estimating the economic impact of the COVID-19 shock
COVID-19 has caused economic activity worldwide to fall sharply. A deep, short recession will likely be followed by a slow recovery.
'But how will we pay for this?'
The low-interest-rate environment is a favorable backdrop for developed markets to retire pandemic-related debt. Central banks, meanwhile, may soon provide guidance on how they'll start unwinding assets.
Why inflation isn't of immediate concern
Pandemic-induced supply constraints and fiscal infusions shouldn't have markets worried about runaway inflation.
Tim Buckley and John Hollyer discuss fixed income and the current market volatility
Watch as Vanguard Chairman and CEO Tim Buckley and Global Head of Fixed Income John Hollyer take you through the latest market volatility updates.
The 'Great Fall' and the road to recovery
The economic effects unleashed by the COVID-19 pandemic defy conventional labels. Here's how we'll move forward.
Global economies in their new context
Vanguard economists believe the global economy is most likely already in recession and expect negative growth for 2020. The depth of the downturn will depend on how long the most restrictive COVID-19 containment measures remain in place.
A message from our CEO: Helping you through uncertain times
Vanguard Chief Executive Officer Tim Buckley offers support to investors during unprecedented times.
The impact of the coronavirus on markets and the economy
Watch as Vanguard CIO Greg Davis and Global Chief Economist Joe Davis discuss the impact of the coronavirus on markets and the economy.
How bond markets are responding to stress and stimulus
Get insights from Vanguard's CEO and Global Head of Rates about the current state of the bond markets.
Investment opportunities in fixed income
Get insights from Vanguard's CEO and Global Head of Rates about the current state of the bond markets.
A sharp (and we hope short) contraction
Strict efforts to fight the coronavirus make a global recession imminent. We expect it to be sharp, but short.
Perspective in a challenging time
Amid the coronavirus outbreak, a little market, economic, and human perspective can go a long way.
Coronavirus: What we know and what we don't
Uncertainty around the coronavirus and its global economic effects could be resolved soon with answers to two key questions: When will new cases outside China peak? And how will policymakers respond?
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