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Midyear Outlook 2024: Still Waiting for the Turn
Expanding on our initial 2024 Outlook, “A Turning Point,” this midyear update offers fresh insights into the economic and market landscape, along with their potential impact on investment portfolios.
Transitory, but for How Long? | LPL Street View
LPL’s Chief Investment Officer, Marc Zabicki, discusses the Longshoreman's strike and Hurricane Helene's impact on the U.S. economy and investor portfolios.
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Gold Rally Is No Flash in the Pan | Weekly Market Commentary | September 30, 2024
When it comes to investing, gold may be the antithesis of artificial intelligence (AI). The precious metal has acted as a store of value for thousands of years with zero technological innovation — gold is discovered, not developed. Gold is also a real tangible asset and can act as a potential hedge against inflation or a safe haven during times of crisis.
Policy Crosscurrents: Potential Market Impacts | Weekly Market Commentary | September 23, 2024
Of course, last week’s headliner was Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve (Fed) cutting rates by a half percent on Wednesday, September 18, the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in 2020. The Fed “pause” ended at 423 days and now stands as the second-longest on record, while the 26% gain for the S&P 500 during the pause (7/27/23–9/18/24) ranks first. Here we share some thoughts on the Fed’s move last week and some potential market implications of not only Fed policy but also fiscal policy post-election.
Election Implications on the Municipal Market | Weekly Market Commentary | September 16, 2024
While there are still several months until the election is decided, the expectation is that regardless of who ultimately becomes our 47th president, the biggest loser could be the fiscal deficit. Per the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the U.S. government is expected to run sizable deficits over the next decade — to the tune of 5% – 7% of gross domestic product (GDP) each year. According to the CBO, the deficit increases significantly in relation to GDP over the next 30 years, reaching 8.5% of GDP in 2054.
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Midyear Outlook 2024: Still Waiting for the Turn
Expanding on our initial 2024 Outlook, “A Turning Point,” this midyear update offers fresh insights into the economic and market landscape, along with their potential impact on investment portfolios.
LPL Research’s Outlook 2024 | A Turning Point
LPL Research’s Outlook 2024: A Turning Point delivers market insights on what we can expect in the economy, policy, stocks, and bonds for 2024. In 2024, WE BELIEVE MARKETS will make a definitive turn to a more recognizable place. En route, the transition will be...
Midyear Outlook 2023 | The Path Towards Stability | July 12, 2023
At LPL Research, our 2023 investing outlook started with a theme of returning to normalcy. Considering 2022’s market volatility and the aftereffects of the pandemic, the idea of finding balance was certainly a welcomed change. It’s a theme we could all embrace six...