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From Bubble Fears to Disruption Risk: The New AI Market Narrative
From Bubble Fears to Disruption Risk: The New AI Market Narrative Last Edited by: LPL Research Last Updated: February 17, 2026 PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION Wall Street narratives rarely stay still, and recent weeks have underscored how quickly sentiment can change as perceived new information challenges the status quo. Widely discussed anxiety over a potential artificial…
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PL Research highlights five reasons emerging markets look attractive in 2026, from dollar weakness to accelerating earnings and AI-driven growth.
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LPL Research examines how the Fed is entering 2026 amid constrained conditions and as growth and inflation meet an unsustainable fiscal trajectory.
Weekly Market Commentary | The Productivity Advantage: Powering Economic Growth in 2026 | January 26, 2026
LPL Research examines how rising productivity, AI adoption, and structural shifts toward services are supporting U.S. economic growth in 2026.
2026 Outlook: The Policy Engine
In 2026, we observed a market environment where fiscal and monetary policy decisions, rather than traditional business fundamentals, were the primary drivers of market direction. This shift means that policy influence and market momentum have become significantly more impactful in shaping market trends, often overshadowing underlying economic performance…
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