LPL Research dissects the recent tariff and trade developments that have driven market volatility this week.

LPL Research examines the upcoming Treasury debt ceiling debate and how it could impact markets.

LPL Research explores the Santa Claus Rally period and what it could signal for stocks in 2025.

LPL Research examines stock market seasonality in December and how the strong November may affect the outlook.

LPL Research discusses the impacts of 2018 tariffs on wholesale and retail inflation.

LPL Research examines the top five takeaways from the 2024 presidential election.

LPL Research highlights the recent rally in gold and how high-earning millennials are supporting retail spending.

With just under a month to go until Election Day, 2024 has not been a standard election season, as evidenced by assassination attempts on former President Trump and President Biden stepping down as the Democratic nominee.

The Fed delivered a 50 basis-point cut in rates with a clear message they are committed to full employment. The decision to cut rates was not unanimous, but Chairman Jerome Powell mustered some consensus among the hawks and doves on the Committee. Still, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman dissented, the first time a governor has dissented since 2005.