Weekly Market Commentary

Long-term interest rates have traded sideways recently, but LPL Research argues that high-quality bonds can play a pivotal role in mitigating equity risk.

As this bull market gets a little older, the pace of stock market gains will likely slow, but a strong economic recovery lies ahead as the reopening continues.

LPL Research explains why inflation is making headlines and why investors should not be overly concerned.

LPL Research notes some possible reasons for a pause in the rally and why any potential pullbacks won’t last very long.

LPL Research believes investors are appropriately optimistic, given the improving economy, the pace of vaccinations, fiscal stimulus, and surging earnings.

While optimism surrounding the reopening is certainly understandable, LPL Research takes a look to see if sentiment is flashing a near-term contrarian warning sign for stocks.

The outstanding fourth-quarter earnings season we had in 2020 is a tough act to follow, but 2021’s first quarter has the makings of another potentially great earnings season.

LPL Research revises previous forecasts to better reflect the growing optimism of an economy on the rebound.

LPL Research explains why any upticks in inflation will ultimately prove transitory.

LPL Research discusses the end of the bear market and the trends of a bull market in year two.