Forbes on 2026 Outlook, Cash, Bonds
Forbes writes on "What Interest Rates, Markets And The 2026 Economic Outlook Mean For Your Money." They comment, "Years of soaring inflation, aggressive interest-rate hikes and volatile markets could give way to a smoother financial ride in 2026 depending on several still unpredictable factors." A section, "Bonds And Cash Are Back From The Dead," tells us, "Bonds and cash like instruments, such as high-yield savings or money-market funds, have again started paying noticeably higher interest. While many analysts expect only modest returns from fixed income, Forbes contributor Brett Owens writes that, '2026 could be the best year for bond investors in years.' Next year, expect to see: Investment grade bonds: Because they're no longer extremely low, these bonds can again do what they're meant to do by providing steady income and protecting your portfolio when stocks fall. Short term instruments: Treasury bills, money market funds and short term bond funds may still offer attractive yields with less volatility than stocks or long duration bonds." The piece states, "If you're close to retirement, you no longer have to choose between taking on extra risk just to earn income or settling for low returns on safe assets. With yields rising [sic], a traditional mix of stocks and bonds is once again considered a practical, balanced approach for earning income and managing risk. 'Retirement means shifting from accumulating wealth to generating cash flow,' Forbes contributor True Tamplin says. Today's rates make that transition more negotiable."
