Why market volatility is inevitable

Key analysts from our sales and trading desks from around the globe discuss the inevitability of volatility, and its true meaning.

Our research analysts, as well as representatives from our sales and trading desks from around the globe discuss the inevitability of volatility, and its true meaning. Volatility is often misunderstood and can mean different things to different people.

How have the ECB and Fed have managed rate volatility, and how that has affected markets? The ECB have been very successful in depressing rate volatility, which looks set to continue. With the Fed raising rates, the US being past full employment and inflation rising, we expect to see a more challenging environment for investors in the US.

Ali Khan discusses the consequences of regulation on volatility, and Richard Oliver speaks about what this means for market makers.

Contributor

    Tina Rydberg

    Tina Rydberg

    Head of Nordic GM and QIS EMEA Sales

    Lewis Alexander

    Lewis Alexander

    Chief US Economist

    Ali Khan

    Ali Khan

    Head of EUR and USD Non-Linear Rates Market-Making

    Richard Oliver

    Richard Oliver

    Short Term Interest Rates Trading

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