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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…
Oil Rallies as Supply Routes Come Under Pressure
LPL Research examines the latest developments in the oil market and how renewed geopolitical tensions are impacting supply.
Weekly Market Commentary | Oil Prices, China, and U.S. Inflation Risks | July 20, 2026
LPL Research analyzes China’s declining crude imports, inflation risks, and the resilient U.S. economy driving above-trend growth.
Weekly Market Performance | July 17, 2026
LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of July 13, 2026, highlights AI jitters, geopolitical developments, and corporate earnings.
The Unthinkable Scenario for AI Investors
LPL Research dares to imagine a non-consensus future for AI where reality fails to meet lofty investor expectations.
Why Resource Nationalism Matters to Investors
LPL Research discusses resource nationalism: what it is, why it matters, and what are the implications for investors building multi-asset portfolios.
Key Facts About the Fed’s Task Forces
LPL Research breaks down the Fed’s five task forces and what their recommendations could mean for inflation, productivity, and policy.