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What to do when markets sell off
U.S.-China trade-related market volatility has rattled the markets, but there's something investors can do in response.
A midyear update on Vanguard's economic and market outlook
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.
Why inflation remains low (Hint: It's about technology)
Learn how technology is having a dampening effect on inflation and what this means for investors.
Working longer, still spending: A look at graying populations
Research by Vanguard Economist Jonathan Petersen notes that spending by those over 65 appears to shift as their priorities change, but it doesn't decline.
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The economics of a graying world
The percentage of the global population age 65 and older is growing, while the younger segment is shrinking. New Vanguard research looks at how this will affect economies and the markets.
Market volatility: Do algorithms play a role?
Vanguard experts offer their perspective on algorithmic trading and volatility.
How should you respond to the global economic slowdown?
Learn where the global economy is headed and why, and how investors should respond.
Vanguard's 2019 economic and market outlook infographic: Down but not out
This infographic highlights Vanguard's expectations for global growth and market returns, in 2019 and beyond.
As the cycle turns: Late-cycle macro risks and asset allocation
As the U.S. economy enters the later stages of its economic expansion, returns are projected to be more modest than in previous late-cycle periods. Tailoring a portfolio to this environment can enhance risk and return characteristics, but it can also expose investors to suboptimal portfolios if scenarios develop differently than expected.
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 U.S.-China trade war's economic toll. Vanguard's Qian Wang looks at the trade talks and whether Chinese stimulus measures will foster economic stability.
Known unknowns: Uncertainty, volatility and the odds of recession
This Vanguard research paper explores how tightening financial conditions and greater policy uncertainty influence the likelihood of recession. The paper also looks at the effects on U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate policy.
How to handle likely Brexit volatility
The U.K. Parliament voted on March 14 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-Díaz discusses the potential short- and long-term market impacts of specific policy debates that could play out in the weeks ahead.
Investors brace for Brexit – deal or no deal
Investors need to be cautious in reacting to political events such as Brexit.
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