Bonds

Read our views on trends in the fixed income market.

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Bonds

Fixed Income Market: Anchor in a Stormy Sea

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.

Bonds

Fixed Income Market: Anchor in a Stormy Sea

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.

Markets and Economy

The Bond Market in 2026: What Could Go Wrong?

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.

Markets and Economy

The Bond Market in 2026: What Could Go Wrong?

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.

Government Policy

What Is the Debt Ceiling and Why Does It Matter?

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.

Government Policy

What Is the Debt Ceiling and Why Does It Matter?

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.

Bonds

2026 Outlook: Municipal Bonds

We believe municipal bonds will continue to offer attractive tax-adjusted yields in 2026, while credit quality should remain stable.

Bonds

2026 Outlook: Municipal Bonds

We believe municipal bonds will continue to offer attractive tax-adjusted yields in 2026, while credit quality should remain stable.

Bonds

2026 Outlook: Treasury Bonds and Fixed Income

Overall, we expect 2026 to be another good year of returns for bond investors, but the range of potential outcomes is wide.

Bonds

2026 Outlook: Treasury Bonds and Fixed Income

Overall, we expect 2026 to be another good year of returns for bond investors, but the range of potential outcomes is wide.

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