Market Volatility

Something's Gotta Give

Business sentiment shows continuing decline; earnings estimates reflect robust growth. Can we expect more optimism post-election, despite policy uncertainties?

November 04, 2024 Jeffrey Kleintop

Market Volatility

Is China Investable Again?

Should China deliver sufficient stimulus to break the cycle of tightening fiscal policy, we may find China, and emerging markets, investable again.

October 07, 2024

Big Bark, Little Bite

Policy, more likely to be dictated by economic circumstances, may not resemble generous populist proposals, which could limit their impact on stock markets.

September 23, 2024

Panic Is Not a Strategy

Panic is never a good investment strategy—nor is greed. Here's how disciplined investing helps navigate through volatile environments.

September 16, 2024

Market Volatility

Carry Trade Unwind Now Over?

Having been warned about the risk, investors now ask if the yen carry trade unwind is complete. Here's how far it might still go.

August 12, 2024

The MOVE Index

The MOVE Index, a.k.a the "VIX of bonds," helps investors track volatility across U.S. Treasuries. Sometimes, it can signal future action in equities.

August 08, 2024

Preparation for Trade War 2.0?

Potential for another trade war fueled by a rise in global protectionist policies has investors revisiting the potential impact on stocks, inflation, and economic growth.

July 29, 2024

Market Volatility

What Could Surprise in Q3

Discover what surprised markets in the second quarter of 2024 and understand the potential drivers of volatility for the third quarter.

July 15, 2024

How Much "Tech" Do You Own?

Owning only the U.S. stock market likely means being overweight Tech. But Tech stocks don't always outperform. Investors may want to look outside the U.S. to be diversified.

July 01, 2024

Robo-Advisors and Emotions

Trading with your emotions during times of market volatility? Explore whether a robo-advisor may be able to help.

June 14, 2024

Market Volatility

Contrasting China and India

The two largest emerging markets have taken very different paths, echoing the divergence in the economic and demographic landscape for these two countries.

May 20, 2024

Earnings Season Changes?

Earnings growth, a driver of long-term stock market performance, seems to be expanding beyond a handful of U.S. equities, supporting more broad-based market performance.

April 08, 2024

Simple Indicators?

Market folklore provides an easy, but inaccurate guide for investing in today's interconnected and complex market. Indicators based on economic or market behavior may be preferred.

February 12, 2024

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