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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.
COVID-19 is already having a tragic impact on Canadians and people across the world, and governments are rightfully prioritizing extreme measures to protect public health. The economic impact will be intrinsically linked with measures to overcome the health impact.
How our investment partners stay prepared
Vanguard’s Portfolio Review Department incorporates rigorous oversight measures to ensure business continuity with external investment managers.
Spotlight articles
How active managers see the markets
Vanguard's CEO and head of Portfolio Review discuss what it takes for long-term active outperformance.
A silver lining: Improved outlooks for long-term returns
Current market volatility can be jarring, but the good news is long-term return expectations are improving.
Investment opportunities in fixed income
Get insights from Vanguard's CEO and Global Head of Rates about the current state of the bond markets.
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.
Understanding the impact of monetary policy actions
Swift action by policymakers is a positive step in stabilizing global markets, says Vanguard's Global Chief Economist.
Fiscal stimulus needed to jumpstart the economy
Our Global Chief Economist assesses the level of fiscal stimulus needed to spur economic recovery.
Perspectives on a U.S. recession
Our Global Chief Economist shares his expectations for the potential depth and length of a U.S. recession.
Impact of coronavirus on economic growth
Vanguard's Global Chief Economist shares his outlook for global growth during the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
Bond ETF discounts: What they are and why they happen
Market volatility can lead to divergence between ETF market prices and net asset values. Our leaders explain why.
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