Research and Blogs Supplied by LPL Financial
- Weekly Market Performance — July 2, 2026LPL's Weekly Market Performance for the week of June 29, 2026, highlights quarterly performance, rotation dynamics, and high- profile economic data.
- A Coiled Spring: The Dollar’s Next MoveLPL Research discusses what the U.S. dollar’s next move could be after showing signs of a breakout from its 10-month range.
- What to Watch This Earnings SeasonLPL Research previews the upcoming second quarter earnings season, highlighting several key factors for investors to monitor as corporate America reports results.
- Weekly Market Performance — June 26, 2026LPL's Weekly Market Performance for the week of June 22, 2026, highlights choppy equity market trading, bond market gains, and falling oil prices.
- UMAs for Flexibility and CustomizationLPL Research explores the benefits of Unified Managed Accounts (UMAs) and how building block model portfolios can help drive client success.
- The Tension Between Market Optimism and Policy RealityLPL Research discusses falling oil supports optimism, but persistent inflation keeps the Fed cautious — leaving markets caught between improving trends and policy risk.
- Summer Seasonal Technicals in Municipal Bonds: A Reliable Tailwind?Municipal bonds often benefit from summer supply-demand shifts, as reinvestment flows and lighter issuance create a seasonal tailwind for prices and returns.
- Weekly Market Performance — June 18, 2026LPL's Weekly Market Performance for the week of June 15, 2026, highlights easing geopolitical tensions, monetary policy decisions, and bond market moves.
- Low Chinese Demand for Foreign Oil Keeping Prices LowLPL Research observes shrinking Chinese oil imports, suggesting supply shifts that are contributing to softer global oil prices.
- Manager Pairings to Counter Periodic UnderperformanceLPL Research explains investment manager pairings as a portfolio construction tool that may increase the consistency of performance relative to benchmarks.