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How Markets Regard Democratic Incumbents
Jeff Buchbinder | Chief Equity Strategist The 2024 election is right around the corner. The recent victories of Former President Donald Trump at the Iowa and New Hampshire primaries have moved Election Day closer, as it seems that the two candidates have been chosen earlier than usual, setting the stage for a contentious rematch of the […]
January 31, 2024
As Goes January, So Goes the Year
Adam Turnquist | Chief Technical Strategist After a relatively slow start, the S&P 500 rallied during the back half of January and closed out the month with a gain of 1.6%. Buying pressure was relatively narrow, as declining shares on the index modestly outpaced advancers. Similar to 2023, a few mega-caps did most of the heavy […]
February 1, 2024
How Could the Markets Surprise Us in 2024?
Kristian Kerr | Head of Macro Strategy Byron Wien recently passed away. He was a true Wall Street icon. I had the good fortune of meeting Mr. Wien once when I was seated behind him at an investment conference during the depths of the Great Financial Crisis (GFC). Mr. Wien was probably best known for his […]
January 1, 1970
Core Fixed Income: Down but Not Out
Lawrence Gillum | Chief Fixed Income Strategist Additional content provided by Colby Hesson, Analyst, Research The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) faces a tough decision in 2024 as it is no longer a question of ‘if,’ but rather ‘when’ rate cuts will occur. The FOMC is not expected to cut rates at their upcoming March meeting, […]
February 28, 2024
Strategic Asset Allocation: A 3-to-5-Year Perspective of Markets
George Smith | Portfolio Strategist Additional content provided by John Lohse, Sr. Analyst, Research. This year, investors encounter a unique array of challenges and opportunities within the financial markets. LPL Research’s recently updated Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) and Capital Market Assumptions (CMA) offer valuable insights for navigating this environment. The SAA was developed through an analytical […]
January 1, 1970
Sure, Cash Is Cool Again, but Bonds Are Better
Lawrence Gillum | Chief Fixed Income Strategist After ten years of nearly zero cash yields, the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) sharp increase in rates has raised cash rates, leading investors to place almost $6 trillion in cash accounts. And while cash yields are attractive, another attractive attribute for cash is the low risks associated with it. Cash […]
May 28, 2024
Main Street or Wall Street? Which is More Insightful?
Dr. Jeffrey Roach | Chief Economist Main Street or Wall Street? We are often asked about the apparent disconnect between happenings on Main Street versus Wall Street. Investors notice markets running in one direction, while business owners notice things going in another. So, who has the right perspective? In this blog, we explore the relationship between […]
May 28, 2024