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Wage Growth Sustaining the Consumer Dr. Jeffrey Roach, Chief Economist at LPL Financial, discusses the impacts from solid wage growth, Fed rate cut expectations, and potential small business expansion.

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Are any federal financial aid programs for parents of college students? The federal PLUS Loan is for parents of college students.

Gold Rally Is No Flash in the Pan This week's Weekly Market Commentary discusses how gold, a tangible asset and hedge against inflation, has paralleled the growth of AI stocks in recent months. Explore the key factors driving its sustained rally in a dynamic equity market.

Getting Closer to Normal Dr. Jeffrey Roach, Chief Economist at LPL Financial highlights the sizeable revisions to income metrics and explains why savings rates are getting closer to normal.

Transitory, but for How Long? LPL’s Chief Investment Officer, Marc Zabicki, discusses the Longshoreman's strike and Hurricane Helene's impact on the U.S. economy and investor portfolios.

Markets Are Likely Overestimating Amount of Rate Cuts Dr. Jeffrey Roach, Chief Economist at LPL Financial, discusses the factors behind falling rates, but cautions against the irrational exuberance of market expectations.

Russia To Host BRICS Summit 2024 Amid Heightened Geopolitical Conflict This week's Weekly Market Commentay discusses the 2024 BRICS Summit hosted by Russia, where Vladimir Putin aims to establish a "fair world order" and strengthen BRICS economic ties as an alternative to Western dominance in global political, military, and economic spheres.

Policy Crosscurrents: Potential Market Impacts This week's Weekly Market Commentary discusses the Federal Reserve's significant rate cut of half a percent on September 18, marking the first such adjustment since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn about the potential market implications of this move and the broader fiscal policies post-ele...

Global Portfolio Strategy | August: A Tale of Two Trends Stocks continued their upward trend in August, marking the fourth consecutive month of gains, driven by robust economic and earnings growth and diversified market performance. Fixed income markets also saw positive returns as expectations of significant Federal Reserve rate cuts led to lower Treasur...

2024 Election Insights This page draws an analogy between navigating through dense fog while driving and managing investments during periods of low visibility, emphasizing the importance of cautious decision-making in uncertain conditions. It also discusses the potential unique impact of the 2024 U.S. presidential electio...

Second Quarter Earnings Recap: Good, Not Great This week's Weekly Market Commentary discusses second quarter earnings, with S&P 500 companies achieving double-digit earnings growth for the first time in three years, and 79% of companies surpassing estimates. Despite some disappointment in big tech results due to high expectations, overall guidan...