WEBINAR: Macro-Economic Update with Vanguard

Macro-Economic Update

Madison McCall CFA and Claire Hsu, will provide a high-level update on macroeconomic and geo-political developments & look at what advisers and clients should be thinking about.

Madison McCall

Madison McCall is a Multi-Asset Product Manager within Vanguard’s Portfolio Review Department, based in London. In her role, Madison functions similarly to a client portfolio manager—engaging directly with clients and delivering strategic insights. Her role involves close collaboration with investment teams, distribution channels, and marketing to ensure product alignment with client needs.

Prior to her current role, Madison supported Vanguard’s European active equity lineup and was a key member of the Oversight and Manager Search team. In that capacity, she provided oversight across a diverse range of domestic, international, and global active equity funds, as well as active fixed income and ESG offerings. Her manager search responsibilities spanned the International/Global, ESG/Thematic, and Fixed Income teams, where she contributed to manager due diligence, selection, and ongoing evaluation.

Participants will gain an understanding of:

2025 market performance

The impact of the US credit downgrade and rising debt levels on investor confidence and market volatility

Tactical vs. strategic approaches to multi-asset portfolio construction

Fixed income outlook in a high interest-rate, high-debt environment

Multi-asset returns outlook