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.
The U.S. economy and stock market are entering 2025 from a position of strength, but risks of volatility—especially pertaining to policy—are much higher compared to last year.
Kathy Jones and Cooper Howard discuss how to build a bond portfolio, which bonds are suitable for retirees, and other aspects of fixed income investing.
Strong 2024 performance may be tough to replicate given tight credit spreads, but we still have a favorable view on corporate bond investments given the strong economy.
Find Market Commentary content
Schwab's 2025 Long-Term Capital Market Expectations
2025 Market Outlook: Fixed Income
Top Five Surprises for 2025
2025 Market Outlook: U.S. Stocks & Economy & Global Markets
2025 U.S. Stocks and Economy Outlook
How Do You Build a Bond Portfolio?
2025 Corporate Bond Outlook
2025 Municipal Bond Outlook
2025 Treasury Bonds and Fixed Income Outlook