Find guidance on how to respond to short-term volatility or longer market downturns.
Top 5 Global Risks of 2024
There are many risks for 2024 including those that are an ever-present part of investing and not unique to the outlook for any particular year. We've highlighted our top five.
2024 Global Outlook: The Big Picture
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.
Conflict in the Middle East
Current hostilities in the Middle East have been met with a relatively calm market reaction thus far, although market risk remains should war threaten global recession.
Risk: Hikes May Be Over, But QT Goes On
Monetary tightening still continues in the form of quantitative tightening, bringing potential volatility, earnings pressures, and lackluster performance to stock markets.
Should You Stay Invested During a Market Downturn?
Learn how diversifying your portfolio and having a long-term perspective could help you stay invested during a market downturn.
Europe Sentiment: So Bad It's Good
Changes in sentiment may drive the performance of the eurozone equity markets, even with disappointing economic data.
Understanding Market Cycles: Risks & Opportunities
Markets are prone to cyclical behavior, which present risks and opportunities for investors. Here are some basics investors should know about market cycles, recessions, and recoveries.
Price Movement Indicator: Market Maker Move
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 Artificial Intelligence (AI)
As businesses worldwide adopt the technology, the innovation of AI may result in market leadership changes, global economic growth, and investor opportunities.
El Niño Could Bring Storms to the Markets
A high probability for an El Niño event in the second half of 2023 brings concerns of extreme weather, persistent inflation, supply chain disruptions, and market volatility.
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