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In the October market update from ACT Advisors, Doug English, CFP®, founder of ACT Advisors, explains why different parts of the market moved in different
Stocks continue to climb a wall of worry, a wall that has gotten a bit taller as fall begins. The conflict in the Middle East,
The global bond selloff intensified this week, with the 10-year Treasury yield reaching a new 19-year high. A proposed 90-day diesel export ban could lower
Market forecasts can be interesting. They can also become a distraction when every new headline is treated as a reason to change course. In our
Ruth Hays joined WLOS to discuss why interest rates matter in a community still rebuilding—and why Asheville is ready to welcome visitors.
Doug English reviews August market gains and three planning questions to revisit if markets pull back in September.
Stocks continue to climb a wall of worry, a wall that has gotten a bit
May was a strong month for stocks, while bonds remained much quieter. Doug English reviews
April was a strong month for stocks and a more modest month for bonds. Because