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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HOT TOPIC: Trade Update: The Supreme Court Stepped In, but Many Tariffs Stand
This article explains the types of tariffs that are still in play and their potential impact on U.S. consumers and businesses.
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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.
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Q&A on RMDs
Here are answers to some key questions about required minimum distributions.
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Foreign Stocks Outperformed in 2025
Although U.S. stocks have provided a higher return over the past 20 years, foreign stocks outperformed in seven of those years, including 2025.
Calculators
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College Funding
Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.
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Home Affordability
Estimate of the maximum amount of financing you can expect to get when you begin house hunting.
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Taxable Equivalent Yield
Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.
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Roth IRA Conversion
This calculator can help you determine whether you should consider converting to a Roth IRA.