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 Commentary
Weekly Market Commentary | Signs Point to a Normalization, Not a Crisis | September 8, 2026
August delivered the loudest bond market narrative in years, and almost none of it survived contact with the price action. Total public debt crossed $40 trillion on August 18. The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield reached 5.33% intraweek, a level last seen in 2007.
Weekly Market Commentary | The Cash Flow Case for Value Stocks | August 31, 2026
LPL Research explores why value stocks are outperforming, how free cash flow drives returns, and the impact of AI spending on markets.
Weekly Market Commentary | Stock Market Tug of War: Earnings vs. Rates | August 24, 2026
With second quarter earnings growth for the S&P 500 on track to exceed 30% (excluding private investment mark-ups) and analysts continuing to raise estimates, it’s safe to say this season strengthened the fundamental case for equities.
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Weekly Market Performance | September 4, 2026
LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of August 31, 2026, highlights choppy trading for stocks, higher Treasury yields, and mixed commodity markets.
Free Cash Flow Adjustments Reflect Owner Economics
LPL Research analyses adjustments to headline free cash flow measurements that more accurately reflect owner economics.
Are French Bond Spreads Flashing a Warning Sign?
LPL Research discusses what is driving a rise in French government bond yields and what this may mean for global bond markets.