Inflation’s Importance to Financial Markets Cannot Be Overstated
Inflation’s effects on the economy, monetary policy, and the financial markets are wide-ranging. Higher inflation can constrain economic growth, tighten financial conditions, drive interest rates higher and even restrain stock valuations — higher inflation dampens the present value of future earnings and, historically, correlates with lower stock valuations. Will the recent encouraging reports on inflation […]
Weekly Bottom Line
The U.S. and China reached a tentative ‘framework’ of a trade deal on Wednesday. The U.S. administration also signaled an openness to extend the 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for some countries. WTI prices jumped by more than 6% or $4.5 per-barrel to $72.5 on Friday, following Israeli airstrikes on Iran. Inflationary pressures remained subdued […]
Doug English Provides June 2025 Market and Portfolio Update
Doug English CFP® discusses the markets and what we did in our clients portfolios in May 2025.
Doug English Provides May 2025 Market and Portfolio Update
Doug English CFP® discusses the markets and what we did in our clients portfolios in April 2025.
Navigating Recent Market Volatility – What You Need to Know
The financial markets have had a rough week following the recent announcement of a new Trump tariff package. Wes Johnson of ACT Advisors, a fee-only fiduciary wealth management firm with offices in Mount Pleasant, SC, and Asheville, NC, breaks down what’s happening, what it means for your portfolio.
Doug English Provides April 2025 Market and Portfolio Update
Doug English CFP® discusses the markets and what we did in our clients portfolios in March 2025.
Navigating Market Volatility: Why This Stock Market Drop Is Normal
The stock market has hit a rough patch recently, causing some investors to feel uneasy. But before you panic, it’s important to put this downturn into perspective. Wes Johnson of ACT Advisors, a fee-only fiduciary wealth management firm with offices in Mount Pleasant, SC, and Asheville, NC, explains why this market pullback is not only expected—but completely normal.
Doug English Provides March 2025 Market and Portfolio Update
Doug English CFP® discusses the markets and what we did in our clients portfolios in February 2025.
Doug English Provides February 2025 Market and Portfolio Update
Doug English CFP® discusses the markets and what we did in our clients portfolios in January 2025.
Doug English Provides January 2025 Market and Portfolio Update
Doug English CFP® discusses the markets and what we did in our clients portfolios in December 2024.