Fixed Income Outlook: Strategies for a Rising Rate Environment

(Originally aired on June 28, 2022)

Join the Schwab Center for Financial Research’s panel of experts featuring Kathy Jones, Chief Fixed Income Strategist who will cover the interest rate outlook and what it means for the markets going forward. Bond yields have risen this year as central banks around the globe have begun to tighten policy. While many bond indexes are off to their worst annual start in decades, the rise in yields is presenting opportunities for investors. Cooper Howard and Collin Martin will join Kathy to discuss the municipal and corporate bond markets, respectively. This session will discuss:

• FOMC Policy and expectations for the Fed following through on aggressive rate hikes
• The outlook for Treasury yields – how high may they rise?
• Interpreting the flattening of the yield curve
• Identifying opportunities in the municipal and corporate bond markets

Continuing Education (CE) Credit: 1 CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP™) CE credit. 1 CIMA®, CPWA®, CIS^sm and RMA^sm CE credit.

Note: CE credits are not available when accessing the webcast through the replay link. You must attend the live webcast to be eligible for the CE credits.