Weekly Market Commentary

10/31/22 FEDERAL RESERVE PREVIEW: TRICK OR TREAT?

Lawrence Gillum, CFA, Fixed Income Strategist, LPL Financial
Quincy Krosby, Ph.D., Chief Global Strategist, LPL Financial
Jeffrey Roach, Ph.D., Chief Economist, LPL Financial 

With a series of important economic indicators suggesting the economy is declining and inflation is finally decelerating, albeit very slowly, markets are beginning to factor in that the Fed may soon transition to a less aggressive stance in early 2023. We preview this week’s Fed meeting and discuss whether investors will get a trick or a treat.