Market Volatility
Major Indexes Sink on Fed News
U.S. stocks retreated as the Fed indicated it likely would lower rates only twice in 2025. The Dow dropped more than 1,000 points, and the S&P slid almost 3%. The Nasdaq lost 3.6%.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Market Volatility
Robo-Advisors and Emotions
Trading with your emotions during times of market volatility? Explore whether a robo-advisor may be able to help.
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.
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.
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