Printer Friendly Version Can Hyperscalers Earn Their AI Ambitions? LPL Research explores whether hyperscalers can generate attractive returns on massive AI investments through a framework focused on ROIC, growth, and capex. Market context: The first half of 2026 was a...
China Holds Keys to Post-War Oil Prices Printer Friendly Version Key Talking Points Global growth remains uneven, with the U.S. economy continuing to outperform while China faces softer demand and a less consistent recovery. For an in-depth outlook, consult the...
Printer Friendly Version 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. Instead, the first half delivered three stress tests in...
Has Stock Market Exuberance Become Irrational? Printer Friendly Version A strong quarter across major indexes. The second quarter is winding down and what a quarter it has been with the S&P 500 up 12.6% quarter to date, while the Nasdaq-100 and Russell 2000 are...
Printer Friendly Version LPL Research examines Warsh’s evolving Fed approach, infrastructure-led growth, and the impact of China demand on oil prices. A hawkish debut. At his first Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, Chair Kevin Warsh paired a hawkish,...
