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LPL Research shares its economic and market forecasts for 2021 from the new Outlook 2021: Powering Forward. Plus, learn why LPL Research believes the new bull market and economic cycle of growth may continue to grow as we head into 2022.
Stocks Sparked to Grow
A strong earnings rebound could allow stocks to grow into somewhat elevated valuations. LPL Research has announced an S&P 500 Index fair value target of 3,850–3,900 in 2021, with potential for upside with better than expected COVID-19 vaccine progress.
Bonds Stay in Their Lane
Inflation probably will remain limited, and the Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates low, but a better economy could put upward pressure on rates. The 10-year US Treasury yield may finish 2021 in the 1.25%–1.75% range with a bias to the lower end, according to LPL Research.
A new outlook for policy and the economy
Central banks will continue to support the recovery, and the presumably divided US Congress may limit some of the more extreme measures, such as tax and regulation increases. The economy likely has been in an expansion for a few months, suggesting this new expansion could have years left.
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