Weekly Commentaries
Each week the LPL Financial Research team assembles thoughtful insight on market and economic news.

Tempering Our Enthusiasm | Weekly Market Commentary | March 28, 2022
Stocks have been dealt a tough hand in 2022, but LPL Research discusses why they remain optimistic.

In Defense of Core Bonds | Weekly Market Commentary | March 21, 2022
Although core bonds have come under pressure recently, LPL Research explains why they think the value proposition for core bonds remains.

Ready, Set, Hike | Weekly Market Commentary | March 14, 2022
The upcoming Federal Reserve meeting is approaching, and LPL Research discusses why it could mean potential rate hikes.

Downshift in U.S. Growth but Still Above Trend | March 7, 2022
We currently expect the U.S. economy to grow 3.7% in 2022. The risks are to the downside since the Fed may err on tightening too fast

How Soon Are Rate Hikes Coming? | Weekly Market Commentary | February 28, 2022
With inflationary pressures running higher, LPL Research discusses why March could be a big month for monetary policy shifts.

Strong Earnings Momentum to Start 2022 | Weekly Market Commentary | February 22, 2022
With fourth quarter results mostly in the books, LPL Research recaps another solid fourth quarter earnings season.