by lpladvisorsadmin | May 18, 2022 | Research, Weekly Market Commentary
First quarter earnings season was solid by just about any measure, but based on recent market behavior it’s obvious that in general market participants paid little attention. This is a macro-driven market, so it will likely take positive macro developments, i.e.,...
by lpladvisorsadmin | May 12, 2022 | Client Letter, Research
2022 has been a challenging year for investors so far. The S&P 500 Index just had one of its worst Aprils in decades, and May is off to a rocky start. Bond investors have not fared much better as rising interest rates have pushed down bond prices. Bond losses...
by lpladvisorsadmin | May 10, 2022 | Research, Weekly Market Commentary
It’s been a very tough start to the year with both stocks and bonds down sharply. Adding to the “wall of worry” for investors are the highest levels of U.S. inflation in decades, an aggressive Federal Reserve (Fed), Chinese lockdowns, and continuing war in Europe. So...
by lpladvisorsadmin | May 9, 2022 | Global Portfolio Strategy, Research
Key changes from April report: No changes Stocks resumed their downward trajectory from earlier in the year as the S&P 500 Index slipped 8.8% in April, the worst April for the index since 1970. The loss, driven primarily by inflation and Federal Reserve rate hike...
by lpladvisorsadmin | May 9, 2022 | Client Letter, Research
Dear Valued Investor, As we move into spring and leave behind the last signs of a long winter, many worries from a chilly start to the year for markets, unfortunately, are still with us. The S&P 500 Index had its worst April in more than 40 years, leaving the...
