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Washington Watch

Donald Trump and Republicans support sweeping changes that could affect the economy, markets and investors. But narrow margins in Congress could complicate that agenda.
Schwab Market Update

U.S. jobs growth of 256,000 beat expectations and the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%, sending the 10-year to the highest level since 2023 and raising questions about rate cuts.
A mountain trail
Bond Insights

Yields may trade in a wide range as markets work through issues in the new year. Navigating volatility may mean capturing higher nominal and real yields over the longer term.
Commentary

Stocks are coming off another banner year, but strength has bred a frothy sentiment environment, which continues to loom as a risk for likely coming volatility.
Commentary

Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.
Bond Market Update – May 2020
Bond Insights

The latest perspective on the bond market from the Schwab Center for Financial Research, including a deep-dive on corporate and municipal bond markets.
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Market Outlook

Continuing last year's trend, our 2025 outlook shows fixed income benefiting from high rates, while equities face a narrowing edge over risk-free investments.
On Investing with Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

As we approach 2025, what can investors expect from muni bonds, investment-grade corporate bonds, and the fixed income markets in the new year?

With economic growth rising at a stronger rate than expected for this part of the cycle and inflation holding above the 2.0% target, the Fed appears more cautious about the need for rate cuts.