2022 Schwab Market Outlook

From the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

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Bond Insights

A change in fundamentals could make international bonds more attractive.
2022 Schwab Market Outlook

As central banks begin reducing market liquidity, will economic growth keep markets afloat?
2022 Schwab Market Outlook

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2022 Schwab Market Outlook

While economic stress is easing as we turn to 2022, so are the market’s stellar gains, as the virus continues to determine the expansion’s trajectory.
Bond Insights

Coupon income, not price appreciation, likely will be the main driver of total returns.
2022 Schwab Market Outlook

Persistent high-tide growth is likely to help float the global economy safely over the rocks of risks in 2022, despite waves of worries: COVID, inflation, shortages & rate hikes.
Bond Insights

Municipal bond prices may decline in the short term, but we expect to see opportunities for higher yield in 2022.
Bond Insights

We expect a wave up in bond yields as central banks shift away from easy policies.
Bond Insights

We expect the municipal bond market to return to a sense of normalcy in 2021.

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