LPL Research

Inflation’s effects on the economy, policy, and the financial markets are wide-ranging. LPL Financial explores the ways inflation can impact the market.

U.S. stocks settled sharply higher last month with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq delivering their best month since November 2023.

Corporate buybacks surged in Q1, supporting the market’s rebound. LPL Financial explores which sectors are buying and how it could shape future returns.

LPL Research discusses potential implications of latest tariff news, solid first quarter earnings results, and bond market headwinds.

LPL Research discusses recent tariff news, what direction the Trump administration might go in next, and potential market implications.

LPL Research discusses first quarter’s solid reporting season and why it might not offer much of a confidence boost for the rest of 2025’s market outlook.

LPL Research explores the temporary pause on tariffs with China, the impact on investor sentiment, and the ongoing strength of the U.S. dollar.

LPL Research discusses trade talks and their market outlook, noting progress but ongoing uncertainty due to tariff risks and economic conditions.

LPL Research discusses trade talks and their market outlook, noting progress but ongoing uncertainty due to tariff risks and economic conditions.

Major averages ended a volatile April mostly lower after paring back a deep correction in the wake of the April 2 reciprocal tariff announcement.