Vanguard has adjusted its outlook for U.S. interest rate policy in 2019. Global Chief Economist Joe Davis explains why the Federal Reserve is likely to raise rates only once this year.

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Vanguard has adjusted its outlook for U.S. interest rate policy in 2019. Global Chief Economist Joe Davis explains why the Federal Reserve is likely to raise rates only once this year.
With major indexes swinging up and down daily, it’s easy to understand why—whether you are overseeing a defined contribution (DC) plan, a defined benefit (DB) plan, or nonprofit investors–you might be feeling a bit seasick.
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Vanguard Chief Economist Joe Davis sees the Federal Reserve ending this rate-hiking cycle at around 3% next year.
Vanguard Chief Economist Joe Davis on how stocks and bonds are likely to react as interest rates continue to rise.
Vanguard Senior Economist Roger Aliaga-Díaz puts the current U.S. dollar strength into the historical context of past dollar super-cycles.
Vanguard’s Qian Wang says the chance of a trade war between China and the U.S. has increased but there is still hope for a deal.
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