Two powerful forces are currently shaping the Treasury market: geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence. In this latest piece from LPL Research, Chief Fixed Income Strategist Lawrence Gillum explores how the Iran conflict and shifting risks in the software-as-a-service (SaaS) sector are influencing Treasury yields, credit markets, and investor sentiment.
In 2011, as global markets wobbled and fear felt rational, I made a decision that taught me more about risk than any textbook ever could. This piece isn’t about gold or silver, it’s about how uncertainty shapes our choices, and why the most important financial decisions are rarely made in moments of urgency.
Markets ended 2025 near record highs, reflecting economic and corporate resilience. As we enter 2026, shifting policy dynamics and ongoing uncertainty reinforce the importance of diversification, discipline, and a long-term perspective.
Markets finished the year near record levels, reflecting economic and corporate resilience. Entering 2026, policy shifts and market uncertainty reinforce the need for a long-term perspective.
Get up to speed on the tax, retirement, and college funding changes that could shape your financial decisions in 2026. From new FAFSA rules to higher contribution limits, these updates may open fresh opportunities to strengthen your plan.
Lessons learned, challenges faced, and how we can better support our loved ones during this tough time.
Learn how AI can be an essential tool in your business toolkit, empowering you to tackle challenges and elevate your work.
May is college savings month (529 college savings plan = 5/29 = May 29th … get it?). These are common questions that clients have on the topic and recent changes to be aware of.
More than any other generation, 60% of Gen Xers (ages 43 – 58) have said that money is having a negative impact on their mental health, this is up 46% from last year according to a survey conducted by Bankrate.
