Bonds vs Stocks in 2025: Where to Invest as Interest Rates Peak and Markets Rally
As 2025 draws to a close, investors are facing a rare moment: both stocks and bonds have had a strong year, and major central banks are preparing to cut interest rates after one of the sharpest tightening cycles in decades. That makes the classic question — bonds vs stocks — feel more urgent than it has in years. U.S. stocks are up by the mid‑ to high‑teens in 2025, with the S&P 500 boosted by strong tech earnings and resilient consumer demand. Business Insider Global stocks, measured by the MSCI ACWI index, have delivered more than 23% year‑to‑date through the
