Outlook
2026 Outlook: The Policy Engine
In 2026, we observed a market environment where fiscal and monetary policy decisions, rather than traditional business fundamentals, were the primary drivers of market direction. This shift means that policy influence and market momentum have become significantly more impactful in shaping market trends, often overshadowing underlying economic performance…
Research
Weekly Market Performance | September 4, 2026
LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of August 31, 2026, highlights choppy trading for stocks, higher Treasury yields, and mixed commodity markets.
Free Cash Flow Adjustments Reflect Owner Economics
LPL Research analyses adjustments to headline free cash flow measurements that more accurately reflect owner economics.
Are French Bond Spreads Flashing a Warning Sign?
LPL Research discusses what is driving a rise in French government bond yields and what this may mean for global bond markets.
September Seasonals Weak Before Strong Q4
LPL Research explains why September often remains weak in midterm years and how stocks have historically rebounded in the fourth quarter.
Weekly Market Commentary | The Cash Flow Case for Value Stocks | August 31, 2026
LPL Research explores why value stocks are outperforming, how free cash flow drives returns, and the impact of AI spending on markets.
Weekly Market Performance | August 28, 2026
LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of August 24, 2026, highlights high profile tech earnings and Fed Chair Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech.