Market Commentary: A November to Remember
Solid gains for both stocks and bonds gave investors a November to remember. As financial markets continue to defy skeptics, I’m reminded of a quote from Warren Buffett’s long-time partner…
November 2023 Market Commentary: Giving Thanks
The penultimate month of the year is often a time to reflect and offer thanks. And while economic and geopolitical uncertainty can overshadow the positives, there are things to be…
October 2023 Market Commentary: Don’t Get Spooked
The S&P 500 lost 3.3% in the third quarter after sliding nearly 5% in September. Putting this into perspective, nothing really qualifies as out of the ordinary. Since 1950, the…
Navigating Market Setbacks
Financial markets lived up to their reputation during the month of August, which has a record of being difficult. On the first day of August, markets had to contend with…
Staying Invested in a Tricky Market Environment
Making economic forecasts and stock market predictions can be humbling. It’s especially tough when you expect stocks to go higher and get a big drop instead. The environment today is…
Midyear Outlook: The Path Toward Stability
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…
July Market Commentary: Better-Than-Expected First Half
As we finalize the log on the first six months of 2023, there’s value in reflecting on recent months to help crystallize key lessons and chart a course through the…
June Market Commentary: Debt Ceiling Drama Is Over
Every so often Washington likes to remind us how hard it can be to get things accomplished. The most recent example is the debt ceiling—the amount Congress can borrow to…