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Outlook 2024: A Turning Point
In 2024, we believe markets will make a definitive turn to a more recognizable place. En route, the transition will be marked by meaningful shifts in a few key areas. Inflation is going down. The risk of a recession is bubbling up again as the effect of post-pandemic stimulus wanes. And the end of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) rate-hiking campaign is indeed upon us. Where the last two years had investors focused on inflation, market volatility, and striving for a
Weekly Market Commentary
- Weekly Market Commentary | Earnings Season Delivers | August 18, 2025
LPL Research discusses key takeaways from the most recent earnings season.
- Global Portfolio Strategy | Resilient Rally: AI, Earnings, and Trade Deals Drive July Highs | August 7, 2025
LPL Research offers a comprehensive outlook on global markets, highlighting the impact of AI-driven […]
- Weekly Market Commentary | Stocks Sailing Smoothly Through Policy Crosscurrents So Far | August 11 2025
LPL Research examines recent stock performance in the face of changing and unexpected policy […]
- Client Letter | Resilient Markets Amid Economic Crosscurrent | August 6, 2025
As July wrapped up and August got underway, investors were met with a whirlwind of market-moving […]
- Weekly Market Commentary | Seven Takeaways From a Dizzying Week For Markets | August 4, 2025
LPL Research analyzes an eventful week for markets, discussing potential Fed actions, the recent […]
- Weekly Market Commentary | Economy in Uncharted Waters | July 28, 2025
LPL Research analyzes the U.S. economy’s uncertain path amid evolving trade policy, rising […]
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- Weekly Market Performance — August 22, 2025
LPL's Weekly Market Performance for the week of August 18, 2025, highlights Fed Chair Powell's […]
- Are Active Funds Keeping Up in the Small Cap Growth Rally?
LPL Research examines the recent rally for small cap growth stocks and how actively managed small […]
- How GLP-1 Drugs Are Changing Consumer Spending
GLP-1 adoption is shifting consumer demand — LPL Research explores how it affects restaurants, […]
- Top Eight LPL Research Takeaways from LPL’s Focus Conference
LPL Research shares some takeaways from its national conference in San Diego last week.
- Weekly Market Performance — August 15, 2025
LPL's Weekly Market Performance for the week of August 11, 2025, highlights market reactions to […]
- CPI Opens Door for Fed Rate Cuts, Although Pressure Hovers
LPL Research shares their thoughts on July’s CPI report and what that could mean for certain […]