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2026 Outlook: The Policy Engine
In 2025, 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 Commentary
Weekly Market Commentary | Retain Your Focus on Economic Fundamentals | November 09, 2026
The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is becoming increasingly intertwined with the broader U.S. economy, fueling a surge in imports of semiconductors and servers while making data center construction an important source of business investment.
Weekly Market Commentary | How AI Spending Is Reshaping Bond and Rates Markets | November 02, 2026
LPL Research explores how AI spending is becoming a key driver of interest rates, bond supply, credit markets, and the outlook for fixed income.
Weekly Market Commentary | Q3 Earnings Season Preview: 3 Keys to Watch | October 26, 2026
LPL Research examines three keys to earnings season: broader profit growth, margin pressures, and high expectations amid continued AI investment.
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Hedge Funds Navigate a Volatile Week
LPL Research examines hedge fund performance, portfolio de-risking, and crowding during a volatile week for equity markets.
AI, Elections, and the Fed’s Next Move
LPL Research discusses how investors are weighing election results, resilient jobs growth, inflation pressures, and AI investment as the Fed approaches its December meeting.
Weekly Market Performance | November 6, 2026
LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of November 2, 2026, highlights post-midterm market activity, bond market gains, and falling oil prices.