July 2026 Market Update: A Quiet June and What ACT Is Watching
Doug English, CFP®, reviews a quieter month for markets and explains what ACT is watching next.
Doug English, CFP®, reviews a quieter month for markets and explains what ACT is watching next.

May was a strong month for stocks, while bonds remained much quieter. Doug English reviews the month, portfolio risk alignment, bond positioning, and a summer tax-planning reminder.

April was a strong month for stocks and a more modest month for bonds. Because portfolios generally include a mix of both, results were positive overall for many allocations, but
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