VT News and Press, Vanguard Total World Stock Index From 02/07/24

2024-02-07 18:15:00 ET Summary The worldwide PMI surveys compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence indicated a further deterioration of global trade in December, thereby extending the sequence of decline to nearly 2 years. The seasonally adjusted PMI New Export Orders Index p...

2024-02-05 11:55:00 ET Summary World stocks that hold US shares are up 1.6% year to date while foreign equities ex-US are down 1.5% in 2024. The Japanese stock market was a strong competitor vis-à-vis US shares last year too. At the opposite end of the spectrum, ongoing l...

2024-01-31 04:28:00 ET Summary In Russell Investments’ factor portfolios, the Global Large Cap Growth, Momentum and Size factors outperformed the MSCI All-Country World Index during Q4, while the Global Large Cap Value and Low Volatility factors underperformed the index. The Gl...

2024-01-24 09:45:00 ET Summary Market volatility can shake the resolve of even the most patient investors. While most low-volatility strategies can provide some measure of risk mitigation in down markets, many fall short during market rallies. An active approach focused on QSP...

2024-01-21 23:39:23 ET Summary Insurance stocks, including Chubb Limited, have been outperforming the global stock market despite volatile interest rates and natural disasters. The Company provides diverse insurance/reinsurance globally and has a major presence in the US, Europe, ...

2024-01-20 02:05:00 ET Summary The improving news on inflation is paving the way for monetary policy pivots over the coming months. Global consumer price inflation forecasts for 2024-25 have been slightly reduced. We have revised down our forecast of US core Personal Con...

2024-01-19 01:45:00 ET Summary Rate cuts don’t happen in a vacuum - staying nimble with asset allocation can help investors adapt. Our research shows that rate-cut periods leading up to recessions have been the most challenging, though some assets have done well. Except...

2024-01-18 04:08:00 ET Summary Growth ran hot for most of 2023; although it’s now slowing, GDP should remain positive for 2024. When combined, a soft economic landing and rate cuts would provide the best of both worlds for financial markets. Disinflation is further alon...

2024-01-11 03:41:00 ET Summary Economic growth is now cooling as global monetary tightening gradually takes its toll. Most central bankers have now adopted a more dovish stance, and rate cuts are likely in 2024. Rate cuts failing to materialize may drive extended U.S. Treasury...

2024-01-09 09:01:00 ET Summary Against long odds, 2023 marked a year of magnificent returns and the return of investor optimism. As fears of sticky inflation faded, a combination of global liquidity injections and AI optimism helped buoy markets and push a handful of mega-cap name...