Market Volatility

What's Ahead for China?

Economic data and policies out of China are typically delayed until mid-March. Stock volatility may be prevalent until initiatives are clarified after the Lunar New Year.

January 13, 2025 Jeffrey Kleintop

Market Volatility

Trading and Voting Volatility

Election night 2016 featured haywire markets as results trickled in. Get ready for a possible repeat of that volatility by learning more about overnight trading on thinkorswim.

October 29, 2024

Pivot to Fiscal Policy

Tighter fiscal policy in Europe and China may hinder the economic response to easing monetary policy, with a resulting shift in investors' focus.

October 21, 2024

Dealing with Market Volatility

Turbulent market conditions can make anyone nervous. Here's what investors should know about dealing with them.

October 10, 2024

Market Volatility

Volatility During Elections

Elections create uncertainty for financial markets, particularly in the months leading up to Election Day. Option traders may look for a strategy for potential opportunities.

October 10, 2024

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

Market Volatility

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

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

Market Volatility

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

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

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