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Consulting Our Technical Playbook | September 8, 2015 | Weekly Market Commentary
When markets are tough, emotions can take over. The natural emotional response to sharp stock market declines is to sell. In periods like these, especially when the media sensationalize every gloomy angle as they tend to do, an objective look at the data can be reassuring and help us make better investment decisions.
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Portfolio Compass | September 02, 2015
The Portfolio Compass provides a snapshot of LPL Financial Research’s views on equity, equity sectors, fixed income, and alternative asset classes. This biweekly publication illustrates our current views and will change as needed over a 3- to 12-month time horizon.
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China Challenge | Weekly Economic Commentary | August 31, 2015
Markets remain concerned that any damage done by the almost 40% drop in the Chinese equity markets since midyear will spill over into the Chinese economy, which, in turn, could slow global economic growth.
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12 Questions for a 12% Correction | August 31, 2015 | Weekly Market Commentary
The recent market downdraft and related uncertainty in China have led to many investor questions. The strong 6.5% rebound in the S&P 500 over the last three trading sessions (August 26, 27, 28, 2015) has cut the S&P 500’s losses from the 2015 peak (2130 on May 21, 2015) to 6.7%.
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Mid-Cycle Credit Check | Bond Market Perspectives | August 25, 2015
As the U.S. economy enters the second half of this business cycle, a sporadic credit checkup can be just what the doctor ordered. A close look at the high-yield market shows some slight signs of credit quality deterioration emerging, but for now the market, despite recent challenges, shows relatively stable vital signs.
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The Market Downturn Is Here, Now What? | August 24, 2015 | Weekly Market Commentary
As a bull market matures over the second half of an economic expansion, periods of increased market volatility are likely to become more common.