Macro Market Movers

LPL Research examines developing trends in market breadth and what they mean for the health of the bull market.

LPL Research reviews how strategic portfolio allocations navigated Q3 Fed hikes, inflation pressures, and geopolitical uncertainty.

Last week’s rate hike was widely anticipated by markets and economists, however, there are still key takeaways for investors to keep in mind.

LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of September 14, 2026, highlights choppy stock trading, the September Fed rate decision, and geopolitical events.

LPL Research explains how a hawkish Federal Reserve and a two-speed Chinese economy are shaping global markets, inflation trends, investment flows, and growth prospects.

Midyear manager interviews reveal conviction in AI investment, concern about rates and crowding, and growing interest in quality and breadth.

LPL Research discusses what’s driving today’s strong operating margins and why expectations for further expansion may face challenges.

LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of September 7, 2026 highlights market volatility as oil tops $100, yields rise, and investors assess Fed policy.

LPL Research analyzes the relationship between strong track records that garner investment inflows and the resulting, negative portfolio and process changes that sometimes follow.

LPL Research explores the historical link between stocks and Fed rate hikes to assess what a potential hike next week could mean for investors.