Market Commentary
Weekly Market Commentary
Each week, the LPL Financial Research team delivers timely market insights, investment commentary, and economic analysis to help investors better understand market trends and current financial news.
STOCK MARKET’S WALL OF WORRY GETS TALLER
September 28, 2026 | LPL Research
LPL Research explores how geopolitical tensions, higher interest rates, and AI investment are adding to the stock market’s wall of worry.
WHAT'S HOLDING UP RECORD MARGINS?
September 21, 2026 | LPL Research
LPL Research analyzes S&P 500 margin expansion, assessing how much is structural versus cyclical and what that means for future earnings forecasts.
WHAT HISTORY SAYS ABOUT FED HIKES AND STOCKS
September 14, 2026 | LPL Research
LPL Research reveals what past rate-hike cycles can teach investors and why today's market backdrop remains supportive.
SIGNS POINT TO A NORMALIZATION, NOT A CRISIS
September 8, 2026 | LPL Research
LPL Research analyzes rising U.S. debt, Treasury yields, and fiscal trends, highlighting implications for markets and investors.
THE CASH FLOW CASE FOR VALUE
August 31, 2026 | LPL Research
LPL Research explores why value stocks are outperforming, how free cash flow drives returns, and the impact of AI spending on markets.
STOCK MARKET TUG OF WAR: EARNINGS VS. RATES
August 24, 2026 | LPL Research
LPL Research explores how strong earnings growth, AI-driven profits, and rising estimates are supporting stocks despite pressure from higher interest rates.
SHIFTING LEADERSHIP IN GLOBAL GROWTH
August 17, 2026 | LPL Research
LPL Research explores shifting global growth leadership, cooling emerging markets, Fed policy expectations, and foreign demand for U.S. Treasuries.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
