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LPL Research provides its Weekly Market Performance for the week of March 23, 2026. U.S. and global equity markets finished the week mostly lower as geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East continued to drive volatility across regions and asset classes. Equities were whipsawed by shifting hopes for de‑escalation, choppy energy prices, and renewed pressure on large‑cap technology stocks, while Treasury yields moved higher amid weak auction demand and elevated inflation expe

LPL Research provides its Weekly Market Performance for the week of March 16, 2026. Markets navigated a choppy week marked by ongoing geopolitical tensions and shifting rate expectations amid a flurry of global central bank decisions. U.S. equities showed resilience early on but ultimately slipped as inflation concerns, elevated energy prices, and hawkish Federal Reserve takeaways weighed on sentiment.

LPL Research provides its Weekly Market Performance for the week of March 9, 2026. Capital markets remained volatile for another week as geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East and rising oil prices continued to pressure global sentiment, yet U.S. equities remained relatively resilient with somewhat measured declines.

LPL Research provides its Weekly Market Performance for the week of March 2, 2026. Capital markets faced a challenging start to March as geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran, rising oil prices, and renewed inflation concerns pressured global equities and bonds. While U.S. stocks showed some signs of resilience with multiple daily gains and losses off session lows, both domestic and international markets ultimately declined amid energy supply fears and shifting rate

LPL Research provides its Weekly Market Performance for the week of February 23, 2026. U.S. stocks fell for the week as concerns about AI’s disruptive impact drove a broader risk‑off shift. Technology and banks weakened, while defensive sectors held up better. International markets were mixed, with Asia outperforming despite global caution around AI. In bonds, falling yields supported core fixed income as investors grew more worried about economic momentum.

LPL Research provides its Weekly Market Performance for the week of February 16, 2026. U.S. stocks regained their footing in a holiday-shortened week, overcoming lingering concerns around AI‑related spending and geopolitical tensions to focus on mostly positive takeaways around the American economy. International stocks were mixed, with Europe extending gains on strong earnings and improving business activity, while Asia-Pacific trading was muted by Lunar New Year holiday clo

LPL Research provides its Weekly Market Performance for the week of February 9, 2026. It was a volatile week in which U.S. equities fell as fears of AI disruption outweighed solid economic data, while international and emerging markets outperformed. Treasury yields declined amid strong demand for government bonds, reflecting a flight to quality. Commodities were mixed, with energy prices falling and gold rising on safe‑haven demand.

LPL Research provides its Weekly Market Performance for the week of January 26, 2026. Capital markets continued to face a variety of moving pieces, this time, ranging from high-profile earnings, central bank developments from Washington, and volatile commodities and currency market trading. U.S. stocks ultimately ended mostly lower after retracing early-week gains on rekindled artificial intelligence (AI) scrutiny, and markets parsed the nomination for the next U.S. central b

LPL Research provides its Weekly Market Performance for the week of January 26, 2026. Capital markets continued to face a variety of moving pieces, this time, ranging from high-profile earnings, central bank developments from Washington, and volatile commodities and currency market trading. U.S. stocks ultimately ended mostly lower after retracing early-week gains on rekindled artificial intelligence (AI) scrutiny, and markets parsed the nomination for the next U.S. central b

Productivity growth is the key mechanism that allows the U.S. economy to expand above its long‑run trend without reigniting inflation. Recent data show U.S. nonfarm business productivity rising 4.9% in Q3 2025, a surge strong enough to counter inflationary pressures even amid solid economic growth. Beyond containing inflation, faster productivity growth also helps offset structural headwinds from slowing population growth, a shrinking labor force, and an expanding retiree coh

LPL Research provides its Weekly Market Performance for the week of January 19, 2026. Four days of packed headlines and global volatility across markets left U.S. equities slightly lower in an abbreviated week of trading. Tariff threats across the Atlantic dented risk sentiment following the long weekend before a bounce in big tech names helped stocks recoup the geopolitical-fueled slide.

LPL Research provides its Weekly Market Performance for the week of January 12, 2026. Stocks ended slightly lower this week as investors digested an array of headlines ranging from fresh earnings reports, geopolitical developments, rotation dynamics, and remarks from central bank officials. Big tech strength in the latter half of the week helped cap losses following strong quarterly results from one of Asia’s most valuable companies, Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM).

LPL Research provides its Weekly Market Performance for the week of January 5, 2026. Headlines remained in high supply over the first full week of trading in 2026, with investors parsing high-profile economic data, announcements out of Washington, and geopolitical risks. Nonetheless, U.S. stocks powered higher to secure a healthy weekly advance. Across the pond, European shares gained ground on the back of tech shares, while Asian markets ended mostly higher.

LPL Research provides its Weekly Market Performance for the week of December 29, 2025. Amid light trading volumes, stocks traded lower over the course of the New Year’s holiday-shortened week, capping another year of double-digit returns with a moderately risk-off tone. Major U.S. averages pared their year-to-date advance to round out 2025 as investors await the next big market catalyst, while international stocks ended mostly higher after sealing an unexpectedly strong year.

LPL Research provides its Weekly Market Performance for the week of December 15, 2025. U.S. stocks faced another week of choppy trading over the final full week of trading and major catalysts for the year.

LPL Research provides its Weekly Market Performance for the week of December 8, 2025. This week could be classified as the tale of two halves for stocks, with the first half of the week characterized by muted trading ahead of the highly anticipated December Federal Reserve (Fed) rate decision.

LPL Research provides its Weekly Market Performance for the week of December 1, 2025. Equities kicked off the month of December on a mildly positive note, extending last week’s rebound with a measured advance. With a lack of big directional drivers, the S&P 500 edged back toward record highs, while global stocks ended mostly higher.

LPL Research provides its Weekly Market Performance for the week of November 10, 2025. Global equities traded lower in the final full week of November trading as a fresh wave of volatility dragged on markets. Artificial intelligence (AI) related jitters remained top of mind for investors ahead of key quarterly results from chipmaker and index heavyweight NVIDIA (NVDA).

LPL Research provides its Weekly Market Performance for the week of November 10, 2025. Major averages ended a wild week mixed as tech sentiment flipped between positive and negative, taking stocks along for the ride.

LPL Research provides its Weekly Market Performance for the week of November 3, 2025. U.S. and international equity markets faced a volatile week, ending broadly lower. Recent earnings reports and fear of an overheating market collided, stoking valuation concerns for artificial intelligence (AI) related shares and denting risk appetite.