LPL Research offers ideas for volatile markets: diversify with alternatives, TIPS, and real assets, and stay disciplined amid ongoing geopolitical risks.
Macro Market Movers
Do Midterm Elections Matter for Markets? A Historical Perspective
LPL Research analyzes how midterm elections affect markets — midterms can rattle sentiment, but history favors patience. Focus on your plan, not politics.
Earnings Strength Remains Amid Mideast Conflict
LPL Research assesses the potential effects of war in Iran on earnings, highlighting the resilience of the U.S. economy and corporate America.
Weekly Market Performance — March 13, 2026
LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of March 9, 2026, highlights geopolitical developments, earnings, and commodity moves and their impact on markets.
Oil in the Driver’s Seat as Geopolitical Tensions Rise
LPL Research examines how the Iran conflict is influencing equity and oil markets.