Research
2026 Outlook: The Policy Engine
In 2026, we observed a market environment where fiscal and monetary policy decisions, rather than traditional business fundamentals, were the primary drivers of market direction. This shift means that policy influence and market momentum have become significantly more impactful in shaping market trends, often overshadowing underlying economic performance…
Weekly Market Performance | October 2, 2026
LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of September 28, 2026, highlights weekly equity market drivers, bond market activity, and September payrolls.
Are Crack Spreads a Signal Beneath Oil Prices?
LPL Research discusses what diesel crack spreads are, and why markets are shifting their energy market focus one step deeper.
An Eventful Fourth Quarter Awaits
LPL Research discusses how markets entering Q4 face election uncertainty, higher bond yields, and earnings season, while fundamentals remain key.
Sector Performance After Initial Fed Rate Hikes
LPL Research analyzes historical performance of S&P equity sectors after the start of Fed rate-hiking campaigns to help investors navigate the new cycle.
Weekly Market Commentary | Stock Market’s Wall of Worry Gets Taller | September 28, 2026
Printer Friendly Version Stocks continue to climb a wall of worry, a wall that has gotten a bit taller as fall begins. The conflict in the Middle East, higher interest rates, and questions surrounding the enormous artificial intelligence (AI) capital spending boom all present legitimate risks for investors. While each of these challenges could generate…
Weekly Market Performance | September 25, 2026
LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of September 21, 2026, highlights volatile geopolitical headlines, a bond market selloff, and AI optimism.