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    1. 2022 outlook: what’s top of mind for income & growth?

    2022 outlook: what’s top of mind for income & growth?

    Dec 2021 (3-minute read)

    Where do we see the opportunities?
    What changes are likely?

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    Key takeaways:

    • We share our perspectives on the investment landscape for 20221 as the world returns to economic normality while stimulus is being reined back and inflation persists.

    • Assets such as global equities and corporate credit, as part of an overall porfolio2, are likely to remain in the spotlight.

    • The emphasis could gradually shift from developed markets such as the US and Europe back towards China and the rest of Asia.

    Stimulus wind-down as inflation persists1


    • The inflation challenge varies across economies. For example, the consumer price inflation has remained low in China even though producer price inflation has been rising. Central banks in Europe and Japan still see the recent pick-up in inflation as transitory, while inflation seems to be more of a challenge in the US. Overall, headline inflation around the world is likely to come off the highs of 2021, but the undercurrent of firmer inflation could continue.

    • However, given the strong recovery momentum and some supply-side and labour market distortions, we believe core inflation could remain above the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) target of 2% for much of 2022. This could pressure the Fed to more seriously consider raising interest rates before the end of 2022.

    • G4 central bank key policy rates3

       

      3. Source: J.P. Morgan Asset Management, FactSet. Data reflect most recently available as of 29.11.2021. G4 are the Bank of England, the Bank of Japan (BoJ), the European Central Bank and the US Federal Reserve. *The BoJ has adopted a three-tier system in which a negative interest rate of -0.1% will be applied to the policy rate balance of the aggregate amount of all financial institutions that hold current accounts at the BoJ. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of current and future results.

    • With inflation in the Eurozone and Japan still subdued, interest rates in these economies could stay low for an extended period of time as illustrated in the chart3. This means that such investors, depending on their investment objectives and risk appetite, would be looking for income opportunities2 in other parts of the world, including Asia and emerging markets.

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    Assets in the spotlight2

    • Since the global economy is still in the early (for Asia and select emerging markets) and mid (for the US and Europe) parts of the economic cycle, assets such as equities and corporate credit, on a risk-adjusted basis, remain in the spotlight within an overall porfolio. For investors seeking a steady income stream, depending on their investment objectives and risk appetite, high-dividend generating equities, along with higher-yielding fixed income, could present opportunities.

    • On equities. Although global earnings growth are likely to slow in 2022 from an elevated pace, the level of absolute earnings could continue to trend higher in response to the ongoing economic expansion and revenue growth, which contributes a large share of overall earnings growth.

    • On fixed income. Central bank policy normalisation among some developed markets could continue to move government bond yields higher. As such, short-duration4 and high-yield allocations5 could help manage duration risk while generating income in a recovering economy. Global high-yield corporate debt5 and select emerging market fixed income would fit into these criteria. 

    Emphasis shifts from the West to the East1

    • The impulse of global growth is likely to shift from developed economies to Asia and select emerging markets. Rising vaccination rates across Asia could allow for a more sustained domestic recovery as governments adapt their strategies to live with global public health crisis and further open up their economies and borders.

    • China was the first economy to make a full recovery in 2020, but a combination of policy normalisation, regulatory changes, a slowdown in the real estate market and power disruptions slowed momentum in 2H 2021. We believe China’s growth rate could start to stabilise in 1H 2022 with modest fiscal and monetary stimulus. Domestic demand and services could replace exports in delivering growth for China in 2022. Moreover, there are sectors such as decarbonisation and import substitutions that can enjoy policy tailwinds. 

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    Conclusion
     

    Under current market conditions, we believe that being diversified and tapping into relatively attractive income and risk-adjusted opportunities by investing flexibly across multiple debt markets will continue to be crucial.

    As the world is still in the early- to mid-stage of the economic cycle, assets such as global equities and corporate credit remain optimal2.

    Geographically, the emphasis could shift gradually from developed markets such as the US and Europe towards China and the rest of Asia.

    Provided for information only based on market conditions as of date of publication, not to be construed as investment recommendation or advice. Forecasts, projections and other forward looking statements are based upon current beliefs and expectations, may or may not come to pass. They are for illustrative purposes only and serve as an indication of what may occur. Given the inherent uncertainties and risks associated with forecast, projections or other forward statements, actual events, results or performance may differ materially from those reflected or contemplated.

    Diversification does not guarantee investment return and does not eliminate the risk of loss. 


    1. Source: “The Year Ahead 2022”, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, 30.11.2021.
    2. For illustrative purposes only based on current market conditions, subject to change from time to time. Not all investments are suitable for all investors. Exact allocation of portfolio depends on each individual’s circumstance and market conditions.
    4. Duration is a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a bond or debt instrument to interest rate changes.
    5. High-yield credit refers to corporate bonds which are given ratings below investment grade and are deemed to have a higher risk of default. Yield is not guaranteed. Positive yield does not imply positive return.

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