Rally caps were waving. In recent weeks, investors have embraced the idea that economic data will persuade the Federal Reserve to slow the pace of

The strength of the United States economy continues to surprise. If you have ever been camping, you may have banked your campfire by covering the

LPL Research discusses why last week was epic for market-watchers, as wells as what could be in store for August.

Investors thought they heard a dovish note from the Federal Reserve and markets rallied. Last week, we learned from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)

A lot of people are worried that a recession may be in our future. Some think it may already be here. Unemployment is low (3.6

Nobody is happy, but Americans are feeling more optimistic. Last week, headlines blasted the new inflation numbers. Prices were up more than 9% year-over-year in

Rising inflation is a bit like a child throwing a temper tantrum in the grocery store. The red-faced parent, in this case the U.S. Federal

Both stock and bond markets have been challenging this year, but LPL Research explains what this could mean looking forward.

The first six months of 2022 have earned a place in history books. 2022 is likely to become part of the lore passed from generation

Last week, bad news was good news. Consumers were feeling blue in June, according to the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Survey. The survey scored

The fight against inflation intensified. Last week, the Federal Reserve (Fed) delivered a message that it is serious about fighting inflation. The Federal Open Market

LPL Research discusses what investors should expect with the new bear market.

Inflation is proving to be far more tenacious than markets had hoped. The idea that inflation peaked in March was put to rest last week

How strong is the United States economy? That’s the question investors were mulling after last week’s jobs report. More jobs were created in May than

LPL Research discusses the current bull market.

Investors reassessed and markets bounced. Last week, major U.S. stock indices moved higher for the first time in weeks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained

On the fear and greed cycle. One of the most challenging times for investors is a market downturn. Whether markets are experiencing a correction or

Living with a bear. On the survival series “Alone,” the tension ratchets higher whenever participants encounter bears. Some participants live warily alongside bears, while others

There is a lot of uncertainty in financial markets – and markets hate uncertainty. In recent weeks, economic and financial market data have been telling

LPL Research explains why they remain optimistic that more sunshine could be coming.

Correction and contraction…. Investing during 2022 has been like running a forest trail and having unexpected obstacles appear every so often – a fallen tree,

The Federal Reserve’s Ice Bucket Challenge… Remember a few years ago when people raised money for charity by challenging others to pour buckets of icy

The first quarter of 2022 was jam-packed with volatility-inducing events: rising inflation, war in Ukraine, rising interest rates, sanctions on Russia, and a new COVID-19

LPL Research explains why this market may have a bit more left in the tank.

Checking in on the Federal Reserve. Among other things, Congress asks the Federal Reserve to use its tools to promote price stability and  maximum employment.

Be careful what you ask for, you just might get it. In early March, almost two-thirds of Americans who participated in a Nationwide Retirement Institute

Markets were reassured by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)’s actions last week. The FOMC met on March 16 and did exactly what most people

Investor optimism is quite low. In just two weeks, the war in Ukraine has changed the status of 1.3 million people – approximately the number

The world is adapting to a changing reality. As the war in Ukraine intensified last week, financial markets grappled with uncertainty. “After watching financial markets

The green shoots are hard to see right now as spring approaches, clouded by war in Ukraine. Democracy is under attack and innocent lives are

Last week, Russia invaded Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision ignited the biggest military conflict in Europe since World War II. The war is already

Investors’ appetite for risk diminished as the Russian threat to Ukraine intensified. Volatility was high last week as investors guessed and second-guessed how markets would

Why did stock markets in the United States finish the week lower? If this were Jeopardy, acceptable answers to that question might include:  Rising inflation.

A rosy view through the rearview mirror. To say that economists did not have great expectations for the January employment report might be understating their

The calendar had barely flipped to 2022 and investors were reminded that even attractive long-term stock returns come with a cost: volatility. The S&P 500

Last week, the January stock market decline was interrupted by a Friday afternoon rally. “The S&P 500 rose 2.4 percent, its biggest one-day jump since

When is a barometer not a barometer? It’s widely recognized that people do not make perfect financial decisions. In fact, many investors rely on mental

Is the economy doing well, or not? If you skimmed the headlines last week, you may have seen that retail sales – the purchases we

With the New Year comes new beginnings, new goals, new challenges, new friendships, and new opportunities. 2021 was an incredible year for the economy and

2021 was a fizzing mints-in-soda kind of year. Everything seemed to shoot higher – from COVID-19 cases and vaccinations to economic growth and global stock

Investors were feeling bullish. Last week, the Standard & Poor’s 500 (S&P 500) Index closed at a record high for the 68th time this year.

Stock and bond markets diverged. Last week, the Bank of England surprised markets with a rate hike, its first in three years, and the Bank

LPL Research Outlook 2022: Passing the Baton delivers market insights on what we can expect in the economy, policy, stocks and bonds for 2022.

Investors look to the future. Last week, employment and manufacturing data confirmed that the United States economy continued to strengthen in November, but positive economic

COVID-19 strikes again. Coronavirus cases have been on the rise in Europe, climbing from about 700,000 new cases a week in September to 2.6 million

Thinking about the possibilities. The Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 Index finished last week slightly higher and has gained about 6 percent during the past

This guide contains the tools you need to ensure that you can address year-end planning and tax-related questions.

Economists like to joke that inflation is just right when no one notices it. Last week, investors noticed it. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which

Feeling bullish… Investor bullishness ticked higher last week on all four investor sentiment gauges tracked by Barron’s.Investor optimism may have been fanned by positive financial

The past year and a half have tested all of us, but overall, the economy continues to strengthen, COVID-19 trends are greatly improving, and this

The road to recovery is slow and bumpy. Last week, we learned that economic growth slowed in the third quarter as a new wave of

It’s MESSI! No, this commentary is not about Lionel Messi, the Argentine soccer phenom who is widely regarded one of the greatest footballers of all

Many have been calling for the “death of the 60/40” for about 4 years now and yet that type of portfolio has yielded very positive

Don’t get spooked! Barron’s Big Money Poll is an exclusive survey of market sentiment among professional investors. Last week, Nicholas Jasinski reported on 2021’s findings:

The word “jouncy” may have started life as a combination of bouncy and jolting – and it’s a pretty good way to describe what happened

Central banks have a lot of influence on investors, markets and economies. For the last year or so, the Federal Reserve has been purchasing $120

In recent weeks, bullish sentiment has drifted lower like sediment settling after a storm.  Every month, Bank of America (BofA) surveys global asset managers. The

The Delta variant could take a toll on economic growth. There was some good news last week. The 7-day moving average of COVID-19 cases in

The bull market continues, with the S&P 500 Index now up seven months in a row. Stocks have impressively gained 20% year-to-date, with the S&P

“Raise your words, not your voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder,” advised the Persian poet Rumi. Last week, Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair

Markets were shaken last week by a potent cocktail of central bank tapering and economic growth concerns mixed with coronavirus and a splash of the