Jacob Ritter Financial Advisor at LPL Financial

Lessons From Past Conflicts for Today’s Stock Market This week's Weekly Market Commentary discusses ongoing geopolitical risks stemming from strikes on Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, noting that while markets often recover quickly from conflicts, uncertainty remains elevated and capitulation signals have not yet emerged. Despi...

Why Oil Prices Matter Less — But Still Move Headline Inflation This week's Weekly Market Commentary discusses how lower oil intensity and the U.S.’s position as a net exporter of petroleum products have reduced the economy’s vulnerability to oil price shocks compared with past decades. However, elevated energy prices could still reignite inflation, potentia...