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.
Some post-election stock market excitement has receded, but the story of strong breadth—which predated the election—has not changed and continues to support the market for now.
Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, or TIPS, can help buffer a portfolio against inflation. However, it's important to understand their unique characteristics and complex nature.
Find Market Commentary content
Schwab's 2025 Long-Term Capital Market Expectations
2025 Market Outlook: Fixed Income
2025 Market Outlook: U.S. Stocks & Economy & Global Markets
2025 U.S. Stocks and Economy Outlook
How Do You Build a Bond Portfolio?
Choosing Municipal Bonds: GO or Revenue?
Breadth of Life: Post-Election Market Trends
Uncertainty Around Future Policy
TIPS and Inflation: What to Know Now