Weekly Market Commentary

Our market commentary page provides insightful analysis and commentary on current trends, news, and developments in financial markets, aiming to inform and guide our clients in their decision-making processes.

Municipal Bond Outlook: Why Carry Is the Strategy

August 10, 2026 | LPL Research 

LPL Research outlines how a Fed on hold, strong reinvestment demand, and elevated yields create compelling opportunities in municipal bonds.

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Constructive on Stocks in the Second Half as AI Debate Continues

August 3, 2026 | LPL Research 

LPL Research highlights strong corporate earnings, AI-driven growth, and a favorable equity outlook while monitoring inflation, oil prices, and risks.

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Can Hyperscalers Earn Their AI Ambitions?

July 27, 2026 | LPL Research 

LPL Research explores whether hyperscalers can generate attractive returns on massive AI investments through a framework focused on ROIC, growth, and capex.

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China Holds Keys to Post-War Oil Prices

July 20, 2026 | LPL Research 

LPL Research analyzes China’s declining crude imports, inflation risks, and the resilient U.S. economy driving above-trend growth.

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Keep Calm and Clip Coupons

July 13, 2026 | LPL Research 

LPL Research examines how sticky inflation, Fed leadership changes, and AI-driven borrowing are shaping the fixed income outlook for 2026.

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Has Stock Market Exuberance Become Irrational?

June 29, 2026 | LPL Research 

LPL Research examines current market and investor sentiment in an effort to gauge current levels of exuberance.

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Kevin Warsh Could Shake Up the Fed

June 22, 2026 | LPL Research 

LPL Research examines Warsh’s evolving Fed approach, infrastructure-led growth, and the impact of China demand on oil prices.

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Introducing the IPO Class of 2026

June 15, 2026 | LPL Research 

LPL Research explains the IPO process, reviews high-profile candidates, and provides context on potential market impacts.

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Is Bad News Already Priced into the Bond Market?

June 8, 2026 | LPL Research 

LPL Research analyzes bond markets as yields rise, exploring Fed policy expectations, inflation trends, and whether bad news is already priced into Treasuries.

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Add Context, and Stock Market Valuations are Fair

June 1, 2026 | LPL Research 

LPL Research analyzes stock valuations, finding them fair given growth, rates, inflation, and AI-driven earnings outlook despite risks.

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Seeds of Opportunity: The Case for Agriculture Investments

May 26, 2026 | LPL Research 

LPL Research explores opportunities in agriculture as supply risks and fertilizer constraints reshape commodity markets and support potential gains.

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Energy Shock Expected to Hit Prices Harder Than the Economy

May 18, 2026 | LPL Research 

LPL Research examines rising inflation risks amid geopolitical tensions, while resilient growth and strong investment support continued expansion.

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A New Fed Regime: Warsh, Policy Direction, and Treasury Market Consequences

May 11, 2026 | LPL Research 

LPL Research explores how a potential Warsh-led Fed could reshape policy, Treasury markets, and volatility amid rising deficits and shifting demand.

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AI Wave Continues to Power Technology Earnings Boom

May 4, 2026 | LPL Research 

LPL Research examines overlooked tech growth, assessing strong earnings, AI skepticism, and valuation opportunities for investors.

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American Industrial Renaissance: Fact or Fiction?

April 27, 2026 | LPL Research 

LPL Research assesses the case for an American Industrial Renaissance, focusing on manufacturing investment, supply‑chain resilience, and energy costs.

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Rethinking Fixed Income Allocation in a Multi‑Polar World

April 20, 2026 | LPL Research 

LPL Research examines the fixed income space as global bonds broaden yields and reduce U.S. concentration, offering diversified income and resilience via non‑U.S. developed and emerging markets.

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The Economy Takes Multiple Shocks in Stride

April 13, 2026 | LPL Research 

LPL Research reviews inflation, growth, and global financial conditions, showing why the economy continues to withstand multiple shocks.

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Lessons From Past Conflicts for Today’s Stock Market

April 6, 2026 | LPL Research 

LPL Research looks to the past for lessons on geopolitical uncertainty and its potential impact on equities.

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Earnings Likely to Grow Double-Digits Again; Will Markets Care?

March 30, 2026 | LPL Research 

LPL Research explains why solid earnings, AI investment, and economic resilience underpin stocks, even as oil prices and volatility pressure markets.

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Private Credit Under Pressure: Liquidity Mismatches in an AI-Disrupted Cycle

March 23, 2026 | LPL Research 

LPL Research examines recent private credit activity in the face of growing sophistication from AI.

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Why Oil Prices Matter Less — But Still Move Headline Inflation

March 16, 2026 | LPL Research 

LPL Research explains how America’s declining reliance on oil and rising geopolitical risks shape inflation, growth expectations, and volatility in 2026.

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Markets Tested as Iran Conflict Continues

March 9, 2026 | LPL Research 

LPL Research reviews how the Iran conflict is affecting markets, highlighting energy risks, market resilience, and what investors should watch in the weeks ahead.

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How LPL Research Thinks About Dividends

March 2, 2026 | LPL Research 

Looking beyond recent dividend strategies' performance, LPL Research asks and answers the question, “How should I think about dividend stocks or building an equity income portfolio?”

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