Over the past 8 years, extraordinarily accommodative monetary policy has served as the primary catalyst for spurring continued economic growth in the U.S. and around the globe. Although the economic expansion has delivered steady gross domestic product (GDP) growth, consistent returns for the broad stock market, and an improving job market, the expansion itself has been lackluster. While we’re still set in [...]
One of the oldest market sayings is: “markets climb a wall of worry”—needless to say, it is sometimes good to be cautious. We listed some of our worries recently in What Might Scare Markets, but the action in the S&P 500 Index over the past year—and so far in November—has that list growing. [...]
An important shift has taken place in this economic cycle. The Federal Reserve (Fed) was finally able to start following through on its projected rate hike path, raising rates twice in just over a three-month period. By doing so, the Fed showed increasing trust that the economy has largely met its dual mandate of 2% inflation and full employment, that the [...]
We are pleased to introduce our LPL Research Midyear Outlook 2015, with the insights and guidelines to put together portfolio strategies for the rest of 2015. Few things can dampen the excitement of seeing the delivery of a long-awaited package on the porch than three words—“some assembly required.” Like any complex assembly, whether it’s a [...]
Here we are in the Fall of 2014. Get the LPL Research Market Outlook for the remainder of the year. Want to Review Your Strategy for Generating Income in Retirement? 2014 Investment Outlook for clients Like the video? Download the printed version: LPL's Outlook 2014: The [...]
In this video, we review three central themes of unconstrained fixed income investing: flexibility, risk analysis, and macroeconomic considerations with the Chief Investment Officer of Fixed Income Fundamental Portfolios - Rick Rieder. Want to Review Your Strategy for Generating Income? 2014 Investment Outlook for clients Like [...]
In this video, we demystify the US Energy Renaissance theme with Shawn Reynolds, the portfolio manager of the Van Eck Global Hard Assets Fund, to provide insight into US Energy production, fracking, and where to find opportunities. Want to learn more about the Energy Renaissance? 2014 Investment Outlook [...]
Want more Economic Insights? 2014 Investment Outlook for clients Like the video? Download the printed version: LPL's Outlook 2014: The Investor's Almanac
2014 Investment Outlook for clients Like the video? Download the printed version: LPL's Outlook 2014: The Investor's Almanac
LPL Financial Research's Fixed Income Strategist Anthony Valeri and Lord Abbett's Fixed Income Strategist Zane Brown discuss taxable bonds and how to invest for rising interest rates.
