Weekly Market Commentary

LPL addresses the U.S. government shutdown, its historical market impact, and the broader economic outlook. Despite near-term volatility, strong fundamentals, resilient earnings, and long-term growth drivers suggest continued market strength.

LPL Research explores whether investment-grade corporate bonds can rival U.S. Treasuries as the new risk-free asset amid rising national debt and political dysfunction.

LPL Research examines whether attractive valuations and technical strength in international equities can overcome weak growth, innovation, and earnings.

LPL Research analyzes recent market performance as Fed expectations, strong economic data, government shutdown concerns and more continue to have an impact.

LPL Research examines the potential effects of recent Fed actions.

LPL Research examines political shifts and fiscal concerns in Japan, France, the U.K., and the U.S. and its impact on bond yields.

LPL Research recaps a month of continued S&P 500 strength, reasons for a likely Fed rate cut, and small cap outperformance.

LPL sees bull market strength as stocks follow recovery trends, with AI growth, Fed cuts, and economic resilience driving upside.