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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…
Weekly Market Commentary | Why Carry Is the Strategy in Municipal Bonds Right Now | August 10, 2026
LPL Research outlines how a Fed on hold, strong reinvestment demand, and elevated yields create compelling opportunities in municipal bonds.
Weekly Market Commentary | Constructive on Stocks in H2 as AI Debate Continues | August 03, 2026
LPL Research highlights strong corporate earnings, AI-driven growth, and a favorable equity outlook while monitoring inflation, oil prices, and risks.
Weekly Market Commentary | Can Hyperscalers’ AI Ambitions Add Up? | July 27, 2026
LPL Research explores whether hyperscalers can generate attractive returns on massive AI investments through a framework focused on ROIC, growth, and capex.
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CD Rates at All Time Lows
Part of my job is to make your dollars work harder for you. CD rates are at all-time lows and you may have money maturing from older CD’s into new ones with interest rates well below 1% …
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What is the Fed up to?
The Federal Reserve’s (Fed) policy-making arm, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), raised its target for the federal funds rate by 0.25% (25 basis points) yesterday as expected at the conclusion of its two-day meeting. By raising this key overnight borrowing...
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