Economic and market perspectives: 3 themes at midyear
Perspectives and news
Retirement
Retiring amid uncertainty? Here’s what to consider
A conversation with Vanguard’s head of retirement research on how and when to adapt to life’s inevitable bumps.
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Is the Agg enough for your fixed income portfolio?
Go beyond the Agg and learn how Vanguard Core Bond ETF and Core-Plus Bond ETF can enhance bond portfolios.
Nitin Tandon podcast debut with Harvard Business School
Vanguard CIO Nitin Tandon discusses enhancing client experiences and global workforce strategy.
401(k) plan design improvements make retirement savers more resilient
Workplace retirement plan designs make saving easier and more attractive for workers according to How America Saves, Vanguard’s annual report on the retirement savings behaviors of nearly five million American workers. As a result, plan participants demonstrate stronger saving and investing behaviors.
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Markets and economics
Stretched dollar, equities boost diversification case
Our monthly outlook focuses on tariffs, persistently higher rates, and a strengthening global diversification case.
Midyear investing perspectives
In a short video, Kevin Khang, Vanguard senior international economist, gives a midyear economic and market update.
Amid turbulence, a new economic outlook
An update on our U.S. economic forecasts following the U.S. trade announcement and recent market volatility.
Joe Davis addresses tariffs, market volatility
In a series of brief videos, our global chief economist provides perspective for investors.
Research spotlight
Behavioral research
How America Saves 2025
Data and insights from our annual report reveal record-high retirement plan participation rates and widespread adoption of professionally managed allocations, despite rising financial stress indicators.
Our full library of research
Does a volatility management fund have a place in a target-date fund?
While a volatility management fund in a TDF might benefit retirement savers, possible challenges must be addressed.
Vanguard’s Life-Cycle Investing Model (VLCM): A general portfolio framework for goals-based investing
A proprietary model for glide-path construction that can assist in the creation of custom investment portfolios.
The relationship between emergency savings, financial well-being, and financial stress
Vanguard research highlights the profound impact adequate emergency savings can have on financial well-being.
