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Weekly Market Commentary

Weekly Market Commentary | Can Hyperscalers’ AI Ambitions Add Up? | July 27, 2026
LPL Research explores whether hyperscalers can generate attractive returns on massive AI investments through a framework focused on ROIC, growth, and capex.

Weekly Market Commentary | Oil Prices, China, and U.S. Inflation Risks | July 20, 2026
LPL Research analyzes China’s declining crude imports, inflation risks, and the resilient U.S. economy driving above-trend growth.

Weekly Market Commentary | Keep Calm and Clip Coupons | July 13, 2026
Coming into 2026, we expected inflation to move closer to the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) 2% target, the Fed to cut rates by roughly 75 basis points (bps), and Treasury yields to drift lower.
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Weekly Market Performance | July 24, 2026
LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of July 20, 2026, highlights AI worries, high-profile earnings, and geopolitical tensions.

What’s Next for the Private Equity Buyout Market?
LPL Research examines buyout fund performance, distributions, vintage years, and what investors should expect from private equity ahead.

What History Shows in Midterm Election Years
LPL Research explains why midterm election years often bring volatility and how periods of uncertainty have historically created opportunities for investors.