Looking back on 2024, it clearly echoed many of the themes from 2023. There were some brief economic growth scares along the way, but by and large the broader economy continued to defy expectations and surprised once again to the upside. Stocks continued their strong...
As we reach the halfway point of 2024, a sense of persistence defines the economic and market landscape. Trends from late 2023 have continued, with surprisingly resilient economic growth mixed with stubborn but decelerating inflation. Equity markets have thrived and...
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...