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Weekly Market Performance — September 18, 2026

September 18, 2026

LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of September 14, 2026, highlights choppy stock trading, the September Fed rate decision, and geopolitical events.

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A Hawkish Fed, a Two-Speed China, and the Thread That Connects Them

September 17, 2026

LPL Research explains how a hawkish Federal Reserve and a two-speed Chinese economy are shaping global markets, inflation trends, investment flows, and growth prospects.

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How Large Cap Managers Are Preparing for What’s Next

September 16, 2026

Midyear manager interviews reveal conviction in AI investment, concern about rates and crowding, and growing interest in quality and breadth.

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Margins Matter, This Has Driven Them Higher

September 15, 2026

LPL Research discusses what’s driving today’s strong operating margins and why expectations for further expansion may face challenges.

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Weekly Market Performance — September 11, 2026

September 11, 2026

LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of September 7, 2026 highlights market volatility as oil tops $100, yields rise, and investors assess Fed policy.

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When a Strong Track Record Becomes a Dangerous Risk Factor

September 10, 2026

LPL Research analyzes the relationship between strong track records that garner investment inflows and the resulting, negative portfolio and process changes that sometimes follow.

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How Stocks Performed Historically After Initial Fed Rate Hikes?

September 09, 2026

LPL Research explores the historical link between stocks and Fed rate hikes to assess what a potential hike next week could mean for investors.

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