Market Volatility
2024 Global Outlook
Our outlook for 2024 is for a gradual U-shaped recovery composed of seemingly chaotic movements in economic data with turning points in policy rates and earnings growth.

Market Volatility

Implied Volatility & Price Moves
Is the market pricing in a greater-than-typical move in a stock? Check the Market Maker Move™ indicator on the thinkorswim® platform. It can help inform your trading decisions.

Investing in AI
As businesses worldwide adopt the technology, the innovation of AI may result in market leadership changes, global economic growth, and investor opportunities.

Japan: Reclaiming Lost Decades
Japanese stocks may help boost performance of international markets although the unique nature of Japan's economic and business structure could pose some risks.
Market Volatility

Hedging in Volatile Times
Option hedging strategies work best if you're already hedged when the correction arrives. But even if you're late to the game, you still have "options."

House Passes Debt Ceiling Bill
Although the House narrowly approved a bill designed to jumpstart negotiations, the issue is far from resolved.

Short-Duration Stocks Revisit
Although central banks may be near the end of the rate hike cycle, short-duration stocks may still be an attractive investment theme should interest rates remain at higher levels.
Market Volatility

Bank Worries Strike Again
What our experts think about today's market action.

Banking Turmoil and the Fed
The situation may relieve some pressure on the Federal Reserve, possibly leading to a pause or slowing in its current rate-hike cycle.

Investing in a Bear Market
Bear markets are part of a normal market cycle. Understanding the basics and history of these markets can help investors make strategic investment decisions when bear markets occur.
Market Volatility

What's the VVIX?
The volatility of volatility, or VVIX, can be helpful to add to your watchlist. Learn how the VVIX can help inform strategy decisions in VIX options.

Everything Everywhere Rally
Despite market volatility, inflationary pressures, and a potential earnings recession, a rally involving stocks, bonds, and some commodities started in November still persists.

Retired Investors and Inflation
The double whammy of tanked investments and high inflation is challenging, especially for retirees. Here's help.
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