third-Quarter GDP Preview | Weekly Economic Commentary | October 22, 2018

The U.S. economy likely grew at a moderate to strong pace in the third quarter...

Earnings Update: So Far So Good | Weekly Market Commentary | October 22, 2018

With about one-fifth of third quarter earnings results in, the numbers have been solid thus far despite tariffs and increasing…..

Portfolio Compass | October 17, 2018

Updates on LPL Research's views on equity, equity sectors, fixed income, and alternative asset classes...

Benign Inflation Readings Support Fed’s Gradual Approach | Weekly Economic Commentary | October 15, 2018

Several new readings on inflation last week confirmed that price pressures remain manageable, supporting a continued gradual path of rate…..

Perspective on Market Volatility | Weekly Market Commentary | October 15, 2018

We share our perspective on the sell-off and discuss where stocks may go from here...

Putting Recent Volatility in Context | Client Letter by John Lynch | October 11, 2018

This client letter addresses the recent market volatility. Although it can be difficult to experience these declines and volatility may…..

Market Insight Monthly | September 2018

Overall, economic reports released in September—mostly reflecting economic activity in August—indicated solid U.S. economic growth without significant inflationary pressures, though…..

Global Economic Outlook: U.S. and EM Poised to Underpin Growth | Weekly Economic Commentary | October 8, 2018

We expect global growth to slow in 2019 but remain strong enough to continue to support the broad global economy…..

Global Equity Market Outlook: Favor U.S.; Stick with EM | Weekly Market Commentary | October 8, 2018

U.S. economic and earnings growth continue to stand out globally and support our positive view of U.S. equities...

Key Factors to Watch in Q4 | Client Letter by John Lynch | October 4, 2018

In this latest client letter, we look back on the strong growth and stock gains from the third quarter, and…..