Outlook 2024: A Turning Point
In 2024, we believe markets will make a definitive turn to a more recognizable place. En route, the transition will be marked by meaningful shifts in a few key areas. Inflation is going down. The risk of a recession is bubbling up again as the effect of post-pandemic...
Do Midterm Elections Matter for Markets? A Historical Perspective
LPL Research analyzes how midterm elections affect markets — midterms can rattle sentiment, but history favors patience. Focus on your plan, not politics.
Earnings Strength Remains Amid Mideast Conflict
LPL Research assesses the potential effects of war in Iran on earnings, highlighting the resilience of the U.S. economy and corporate America.
Why Oil Prices Matter Less — But Still Move Headline Inflation
LPL Research explains how America’s declining reliance on oil and rising geopolitical risks shape inflation, growth expectations, and volatility in 2026.
Weekly Market Performance — March 13, 2026
LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of March 9, 2026, highlights geopolitical developments, earnings, and commodity moves and their impact on markets.
Oil in the Driver’s Seat as Geopolitical Tensions Rise
LPL Research examines how the Iran conflict is influencing equity and oil markets.
So…You Want to Build a Data Center
LPL Research explores what data center construction and operation tells us about the future of compute.