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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 | The Debt Math, Explained: Treasury Market Stress | October 05, 2026

Printer Friendly Version LPL Research examines rising government debt costs, Treasury market stress, and what investors should watch as higher rates reshape the fiscal outlook. Treasury market headlines. There’s been no shortage of Treasury market headlines lately. Higher oil prices, geopolitical uncertainty, weak Treasury auctions, and monetary policy changes and expectations have all played a…

Weekly Market Performance | October 2, 2026

LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of September 28, 2026, highlights weekly equity market drivers, bond market activity, and September payrolls.

Are Crack Spreads a Signal Beneath Oil Prices?

LPL Research discusses what diesel crack spreads are, and why markets are shifting their energy market focus one step deeper.

An Eventful Fourth Quarter Awaits

LPL Research discusses how markets entering Q4 face election uncertainty, higher bond yields, and earnings season, while fundamentals remain key.

Sector Performance After Initial Fed Rate Hikes

LPL Research analyzes historical performance of S&P equity sectors after the start of Fed rate-hiking campaigns to help investors navigate the new cycle.

Weekly Market Commentary | Stock Market’s Wall of Worry Gets Taller | September 28, 2026

Printer Friendly Version Stocks continue to climb a wall of worry, a wall that has gotten a bit taller as fall begins. The conflict in the Middle East, higher interest rates, and questions surrounding the enormous artificial intelligence (AI) capital spending boom all present legitimate risks for investors. While each of these challenges could generate…