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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.
Vanguard's perspective on recent events and ongoing efforts to address racial injustice and inequity.
The lows and highs of inflation
Pandemic-induced supply constraints and fiscal infusions shouldn't have markets worried about runaway inflation.
ETFs played hero's role during liquidity crunch
Vanguard leaders discuss how bond ETFs fared during liquidity crisis.
Economic downturn may be deep, sharp, and short-lived
Vanguard Chief Executive Officer Tim Buckley and John Hollyer, head of Global Fixed Income, discuss the economic outlook and application to Vanguard's actively managed bond funds.
High-quality bonds, low expenses serve in stormy weather
Vanguard Chief Executive Officer Tim Buckley and John Hollyer, head of Global Fixed Income, discuss the risks of default or downgrades in the bond markets.
Interest rates outlook: Lower for longer
Vanguard Chief Executive Officer Tim Buckley and John Hollyer, head of Global Fixed Income, discuss the outlook for interest rates and inflation.
Discipline and experience guide different strategies
Vanguard leaders discuss bond market and bond fund performance during coronavirus-driven volatility.
Canadian Economic Outlook: April 2020
The recent shock felt by the Canadian economy differs from that of the Great Depression and the 2008 Crash. Vanguard Canada's Senior Investment Strategist reviews the COVID19 measures taken by the government.
The ‘Great Fall’ and the road to recovery
The COVID-19 pandemic has unleashed economic effects unlike any the world has seen before. Among the most disruptive events of our lifetimes, it defies conventional labels. Here’s how we’ll move forward.
Why global recovery may not look like China's
China was roughly one-quarter ahead of most of the developed world in COVID-19 progression. It may be three or four quarters ahead in economic normalization.
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.
Liquidity focus moves to corporate bonds
Paul Jakubowski, Vanguard's head of global fixed income indexing, and Sara Devereux, Vanguard's global head of rates, discuss the recent bond market liquidity crunch, what the future may hold, and potential implications for investors.
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