Rising Yields May Signal Better Future Returns for High Yield Bonds
Now may be a good entry point for high yield bonds as higher yields may signal stronger future returns.
Equity markets may see strong second-half rally after recent selloff
- 2022 was only the sixth time since 1926 that the S&P 500 fell over 15% in the first half of the year.
- On each prior occasion, the S&P 500 rebounded in the second half of the year, gaining an average of 27%.
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SPOTLIGHT | On the Markets
Data illustrating current market conditions and trends—and what they mean for investors
Rising Rates Boost Current Income And Future Bond Return Potential
Bond markets may see more volatility from rising rates, but investors can receive higher income now and anticipate better return potential in the longer-term.
Real Assets Shine When Interest Rates Rise
Real assets can be a good portfolio diversifier and help mitigate interest rate risks.
GROWTH STOCK VALUATIONS HAVE SIGNIFICANTLY COMPRESSED
Equity valuations have reset for growth stocks, making now a potentially good entry point for long-term investors.
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