Bonds
Read our views on trends in the fixed income market.
Schwab Market Perspective: 2025 Outlook
We expect gears to shift as potential policy changes under the Trump administration add to uncertainty about inflation and the global economy.
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.
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.
2025 Municipal Bond Outlook
We believe municipal bonds currently offer a compelling balance of risk and reward for investors in higher tax brackets.
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.
Choosing Municipal Bonds: GO or Revenue?
You're interested in investing in municipal bonds, but which type—general obligation or revenue—is best for you? We break it down.
TIPS and Inflation: What to Know 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.
Reinvestment Risk of Short-Term Bonds
As interest rates come down, yields from short-term bonds are likely to suffer as well. Here's how manage reinvestment risk as your short-term securities mature.
What Is the Treasury Yield Curve?
The Treasury yield curve is an important economic indicator that, depending on its shape, can signal changes in market expectations and provide economic insight.
What Makes the U.S. Bond Market Appealing Now?
Worried about portfolio volatility but think you missed the peak opportunity for bonds? Find out what's happening in the bond markets and how you can still capture a good rate.