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TRUSTED ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVES
Closer to a Turning Point April 24, 2023
In spite of weakness in some economic data, problems in the banking sector, and much higher interest rates, real GDP in the first quarter will almost certainly show moderate growth. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 is 15% higher than its low point in October 2022. And, now,...
The Fed Waffles March 27, 2023
The Federal Reserve raised short-term interest rates by another quarter point on Wednesday. That, by itself, was clear, with the Fed now targeting a range for short-term rates between 4.75% and 5.00%. The problem was that the Fed continues to ignore the most important...
Ignore the Crazy | March 13, 2023
The top tax rate on capital gains and dividends would go to 44.6% versus a current 23.8% (almost double!), the top tax rate on regular income would go to 44.0%. Taxes would go up on S Corporations, small business income, and interest income.
OUTLOOK
Outlook 2024: A Turning Point
In 2024, we believe markets will make a definitive turn to a more recognizable place. En route, the transition will be marked by meaningful shifts in a few key areas. Inflation is going down. The risk of a recession is bubbling up again as the effect of post-pandemic...
Battle of the Budget
The US has enough revenue to pay all bondholders, but a roughly $1.5 trillion deficit this year means that if the debt ceiling isn’t lifted, it won’t be able to pay all its obligations, maybe even entitlement payments under Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security.
Closer to a Turning Point April 24, 2023
In spite of weakness in some economic data, problems in the banking sector, and much higher interest rates, real GDP in the first quarter will almost certainly show moderate growth. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 is 15% higher than its low point in October 2022. And, now,...
CLIENT LETTER
Client Letter | Better Times Ahead | September 28, 2022
LPL Research discusses elevated uncertainty in financial markets due to high inflation and rising interest rates.
Client Letter | The Best and Worst of Times | September 7, 2022
When it comes to stock market performance, August was “the best of times, and the worst of times.
Client Letter | Big Week for Market Watchers | August 3, 2022
LPL Research discusses why last week was epic for market-watchers, as wells as what could be in store for August.