Weekly Commentaries
Each week the LPL Financial Research team assembles thoughtful insight on market and economic news.
Lessons Learned In 2023 | Weekly Market Commentary | January 2, 2024
LPL Research had some wins and some losses as the market delivered its usual dose of humility to us and many market participants. In an effort to maintain accountability and learn from our mistakes (and hopefully not repeat them), we are starting the new year with our traditional lessons learned commentary.
Key Equity Themes For 2024 | Weekly Market Commentary | December 18, 2023
Low and stable interest rates should help support stock valuations, while corporate profits are moving into a sweet spot. So even though stocks look fully valued, if rates ease as we expect, we could see upside to our year-end 2024 fair-value target range of 4,850 to 4,950. We highlight some key themes for stocks next year.
Discord In The OPEC+Oil Patch | Weekly Market Commentary | December 11, 2023
The broader issue for the cartel is whether the current structure is flexible enough to accommodate the disparate economic needs of its constituents, especially in a challenging economic environment.
Market Opportunities Amid An Economic Rotation | Weekly Market Commentary | December 4, 2023
Recent growth metrics surprised to the upside, but leading indicators point toward some downside risk. In this edition of the Weekly Market Commentary, we examine potential opportunities amid a rotation in housing, buying patterns, and inflation.
Anatomy Of A Market Rally | Weekly Market Commentary | November 20, 2023
As the market appears to be taking a rest and consolidating its $2.7 trillion rally leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday, the historical pattern over the last five years suggests the shortened holiday week typically enjoys modest gains.
Is The Stock Market Correction Over? | Weekly Market Commentary | November 13, 2023
One of the unchecked items is market breadth. Despite the recent rally, participation in the latest rebound has been underwhelming, raising questions over the sustainability of the advance. Second, 10-year Treasury yields remain in an uptrend, and until more technical evidence confirms the highs have been set, it may be challenging for stocks to maintain their upside momentum.