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Market Outlook

Schwab's 2025 Long-Term Capital Market Expectations

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: Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

2025 Market Outlook: Fixed Income

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

Top Five Surprises for 2025

Surprises most often are hiding in plain sight. Being aware and prepared with a plan for the unexpected are keys to achieving goals.

On Investing: Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

2025 Market Outlook: U.S. Stocks & Economy & Global Markets

As we approach 2025, what can investors expect from U.S. stocks and the global markets in the new year?

Market Outlook

2025 U.S. Stocks and Economy Outlook

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.

On Investing: Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

How Do You Build a Bond Portfolio?

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.

Bond Insights

2025 Corporate Bond Outlook

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.

Bond Insights

2025 Municipal Bond Outlook

We believe municipal bonds currently offer a compelling balance of risk and reward for investors in higher tax brackets.

Market Outlook

2025 Treasury Bonds and Fixed Income Outlook

The bond market is caught between the Federal Reserve's plans to cut interest rates and the risk of higher inflation and federal debt levels.