2026 Outlook: The Policy Engine
Outlook 2026: The Policy Engine By LPL Financial Research 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...
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Weekly Market Commentary | Seeds of Opportunity: The Case for Agriculture Investments | May 26, 2026
Printer Friendly Version Commodity market trends: Commodity markets have been on an impressive, and volatile, run so far this decade, with leadership oscillating between energy and precious metals. Not surprising, after commodities’ “Lost Decade” of the 2010s, given the asset class tends to move in long capital cycles. Shift to Agriculture: LPL Research has written…
Weekly Market Performance | May 22, 2026
LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of May 18, 2026, highlights tech earnings, economic data, and the Treasury Quarterly Refunding Announcement.
Why AI Efficiency May Boost Labor Demand
LPL Research highlights how AI is changing work, not eliminating it, with productivity gains increasing labor demand in a shifting economy.
What Risks Could Test the Upbeat Market Narrative?
LPL Research discusses risks to the consensus — from inflation, AI spending shifts, and rates — that could challenge the strong earnings market narrative.
Why Portfolio Manager Mistakes Seem Smart at First
LPL Research reveals why portfolio manager mistakes often seem smart in real time, and how subtle shifts in process, incentives, and risk can lead to avoidable underperformance.
Energy Shock: Inflation Risks vs. Economic Growth
LPL Research examines rising inflation risks amid geopolitical tensions, while resilient growth and strong investment support continued expansion.