MARKET OUTLOOK
LPL Research’s 2026 Midyear Outlook: Policy, Buildouts, & Bottlenecks delivers market insights on what we may expect from the economy, stocks, bonds, and more for the remainder of 2026.
2026 Midyear OutlookNewsletters
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Index Funds: Traditional and Not-So-Traditional
While all index funds attempt to track the performance of a market index, there are hundreds of indexes and at least two alternate approaches to traditional indexing.
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New Auto Loan Interest Deduction Explained
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) provides an annual deduction of up to $10,000 for interest paid on qualifying new auto loans, effective for tax years 2025 through 2028.
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HOT TOPIC: The Shutdown is Over: What Now?
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended on November 12, 2025. This article looks at the bill that ended the shutdown, issues that are unresolved, and estimates of the economic impact.
Calculators
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Long-Term Care Self Insurance
Will you be able to afford nursing home care?
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Impact of Inflation
Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.
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Savings Accumulation
Estimate the future value of your current savings.
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Cash Flow Analysis
This Cash Flow Analysis form will help you weigh your income vs. your expenses.