LPL Research

“Economic reports released in April 2018, largely reflecting economic activity in March, showed continued solid economic growth in the U.S.”

China could sell its holdings of Treasuries, potentially leading to higher U.S. rates.

Economic data received over the first week of May indicated steady economic growth with only marginal risk of overheating.”

The May through October period has historically been the weakest six months for equities.

“May’s arrival has brought warmer weather to many parts of the U.S. (finally), but it also brings talk of one of the most widely cited stock market clichés in history: “Sell in May and go away.”

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“The economy posted solid first quarter growth of 2.3% in the face of seasonal headwinds.”

We make the case that stock valuations are reasonable when considering interest rates and inflation.

The yield curve has continued to flatten; however, because rates are rising simultaneously, it is a less ominous indicator for the economy relative to if yields were falling.

There are several market myths related to certain market indicators which have the tendency to distract investors from what really matters in assessing market opportunities.