Bonds
Read our views on trends in the fixed income market.
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Bond Insights
Municipal bonds have posted strong performance so far this year, despite a news cycle that has many investors questioning the path forward. Here are answers to some of the top questions.
Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.
Bond Insights
While occasional bouts of volatility are likely, we expect the fixed income markets to provide ballast for portfolios and are likely to deliver solid returns in 2026.
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.
Bond Insights
While our outlook for the municipal bond market in 2026 is positive overall, we have identified five risks that we believe should be on investors' radar.
Bond Insights
We expect another generally good year for bond returns this year, but even the best-laid plans can go awry when circumstances change. Here are four risks to our outlook.
What's the debt ceiling? Learn how the debt ceiling works and how a default on federal debt could impact the U.S. stock market and economy.
Our 2026 outlook shows fixed income continuing to benefit from elevated rates, while equities still face a narrowing edge over risk-free investments.
On Investing
As we approach 2026, what can investors expect from the equities market, fixed income, and the overall US economy in the new year?