Bonds Experience Strongest Performance Since 2020, But Future Returns May Not Match
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 18 2025
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Source: MarketWatch
Bonds Performance in 2025: Bonds are expected to achieve their best performance in five years by the end of 2025, driven by Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts, easing inflation, and a slowing labor market.
Outlook for 2026: There are concerns that bond performance may not be as strong in 2026 compared to the previous year.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
