Midyear Outlook 2025: Pragmatic Optimism, Measured Expectations
We started 2025 on a high note, although we acknowledged that “no market environment is ever permanent, and that change is always potentially around the corner.” Well change did come, and with it, volatility, perhaps in part because we assumed President Trump’s policies would simply mirror those of his prior term. The impact of policy…
Energy Stocks Vary Across Market Cycles
LPL Research explores the energy sector, and the different sub-sectors and business models within, before and after the start of the Iran War.
Taking a Look at Gold’s Stumble
LPL Research discusses what’s been driving gold prices this month and the outlook for the yellow metal.
Why the U.S. Dollar Remains a Safe Haven
LPL Research explains the relationship between currency movements and investor confidence.
Private Credit Under Pressure: Liquidity Mismatches in an AI-Disrupted Cycle
LPL Research examines recent private credit activity in the face of growing sophistication from AI.
Weekly Market Performance — March 20, 2026
LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of March 16, 2026, highlights the latest geopolitical developments, Fed decision, and global market headlines.
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