Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.

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

The capture of Venezuelan President Maduro has been digested well by global markets, which is in keeping with 2025’s theme of massive volatility and solid index-level returns.

Our 2026 outlook shows fixed income continuing to benefit from elevated rates, while equities still face a narrowing edge over risk-free investments.

Stocks start 2026 on a four-day skid after another drop Wednesday amid little news. Trading could be light between the holiday and the weekend. No major data or earnings are due.

At the end of 2025, Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones assess the resiliency of the economy.

Understand how a recession is defined and how to avoid common investment mistakes during recession-driven stock market downturns.

Investors are navigating not just uncertainty, but an unstable environment influenced by tariffs and inflation, among other factors. While volatility may increase, there is likely room for another solid year in 2026, especially for fixed income and international stocks.

As we approach 2026, what can investors expect from the equities market, fixed income, and the overall US economy in the new year?