Holding Is Tightening: Why It Matters to Bond Investors

To kickstart Season 14, Schwab experts look ahead to consider what investors might expect in the second half of 2023.

First, Mark talks with Liz Ann Sonders, Schwab's chief investment strategist. Liz Ann offers her perspective on the direction of the U.S. economy and stock market.

Next, Jeffrey Kleintop—Schwab's chief global investment strategist—discusses the possibility of a slowing global economy and what this could mean for the world's markets.

Then, Mark speaks with Kathy Jones, Schwab’s chief fixed income strategist. Kathy looks at what bond investors might expect from the Federal Reserve and fixed income assets in the remainder of 2023.

Finally, Mike Townsend, managing director in Schwab's Office of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, offers his outlook for what's next for Washington now that the debt ceiling drama is resolved.

Read the full 2023 Mid-Year Market Outlook from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

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