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Outlook 2023: Finding Balance
Through all the challenges, newfound opportunities, and every high and low we’ve experienced during the last couple of years, it’s no surprise why we might be striving for more balance.
Competitors to the Greenback Are Less Significant
Let’s develop a scenario to explain the importance of foreign exchange (FX) markets and specifically, the dominance of the U.S. dollar. Say, for example, Thailand, one of the world’s major rice exporters, engages in trade with Brazil, the second‑largest cotton exporter…
When Mega Caps Waver and Small Caps Surge
Every market cycle has its own character, but certain patterns appear frequently enough that they deserve attention. This is especially true when evaluating early-year rallies in small caps…
LPL Research’s 2026 Strategic Asset Allocation
LPL Research’s Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) sits at the center of our portfolio construction process because it defines how we expect diversified portfolios to generate more stable long‑term outcomes across shifting market environments.
Eight Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s Tariff Ruling
On February 20, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration’s tariffs issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) are illegal.
From Bubble Fears to Disruption Risk: The New AI Market Narrative
From Bubble Fears to Disruption Risk: The New AI Market Narrative Last Edited by: LPL Research Last Updated: February 17, 2026 PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION Wall Street narratives rarely stay still, and recent weeks have underscored how quickly sentiment can change as perceived new information challenges the status quo. Widely discussed anxiety over a potential artificial…
Weekly Market Commentary | Five Reasons the Run in Emerging Markets Could Continue | February 9, 2026
PL Research highlights five reasons emerging markets look attractive in 2026, from dollar weakness to accelerating earnings and AI-driven growth.