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LPL Research Midyear Outlook 2026: Thoughts on the Second Half

Midyear Outlook 2026: Key Takeaways for the Second Half Jeff Buchbinder | Chief Equity Strategist Last Updated: July 07, 2026 Additional content provided by Brian Booe, Associate Analyst, Research. Over the first half of 2026, markets faced some expected — and...

Municipal Bonds at Midyear: Getting Paid to Wait

LPL Research explains why tax-equivalent yields on high-grade municipal bonds are near decade highs, making today’s income opportunities compelling.

Weekly Market Commentary | Shifting Leadership in Global Growth | August 17, 2026

Printer Friendly Version Talking Points Global growth is stabilizing, but leadership has shifted back to developed markets. The U.S. and parts of Europe are driving the latest improvement in business activity, while several large emerging markets have lost momentum after a strong start to the year. BRICS economies are mixed as India outpaces the others.…