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Equity markets ended 2021 on a high note as investors maintained a positive outlook, driven by fiscal stimulus, vaccine rollout developments, strong corporate earnings, and economic growth. Dividends also rebounded as many companies reinstated or increased their dividends or paid special dividends.
However, as 2022 gets underway, there is still some uncertainty in the market with factors such as rising inflation, central bank tapering and Covid variants unsettling investor sentiment. In addition, the recovery and pace of growth has not been uniform across the globe – highlighting the importance of diversification when looking for a stable and reliable income.