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.
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.
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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.
Benchmarking Australia's superannuation industry
Our research provides a benchmark for evaluating the efficiency of the superannuation system, as measured by relative risk-adjusted returns, utilising current, publicly available data.
What a yield curve inversion does and doesn't tell us
Vanguard Senior Economist Andrew Patterson discusses the recent yield curve inversion in the bond market and what it might be signalling about the economy.
Expect cautious markets amid U.S.-China trade tension
A U.S.-China trade deal that seemed imminent early this month suddenly appears at risk, dragging global stock markets down with it. What has happened in the intervening days, and what should investors expect?
Proposed Franking Credit changes: A storm in a teacup or something more?
The proposed changes to franking credit rules, if legislated, will have a minimal influence on Australian share volatility. Investor impacts will vary, with SMSF investors in the retirement phase the most impacted.
Vanguard's 2019 economic and market outlook
In its annual global economic and market outlook, Vanguard outlines its expectations for growth and market returns.
How to handle likely Brexit volatility
The UK Parliament voted on 14 March to ask the European Union to allow a delay of Brexit. Here's what that means for investors.
What investors can expect as key moves affecting markets await
Vanguard's Roger Aliaga-Diaz discusses the potential short- and long-term market impacts of specific policy debates that could play out in the weeks ahead.
What does a potential China growth scare portend?
China's GDP growth slowed to 6.4% in the fourth quarter of 2018, providing evidence of the US-China trade war's economic toll. Vanguard's Qian Wang looks at the trade talks and whether Chinese stimulus measures will foster economic stability.
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