November 4, 2026

Markets in Focus: Q3 2026 Market Update

Colton Tickle

Mike Eklund

Colton Tickle and Mike Eklund are back with another market update, breaking down the third quarter of 2026: what happened, what’s driving it, and what it means for long-term investors.

In this overview, we walk through the following:

  • Interest rates and inflation
  • Why today’s higher yields point to more attractive bond returns ahead
  • What history says about owning stocks in a higher-rate environment
  • Long-term return forecasts
  • Global diversification
  • Whether the midterm elections should change your portfolio

Past Market Updates:

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November 4, 2026

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Colton is Financial Symmetry’s Portfolio Manager and a member of the firm’s Investment Committee. He works closely with advisors to implement and monitor client portfolios, oversees trade execution, and contributes to investment research and strategy discussions. He also analyzes mutual funds and individual stocks, providing insights to support investment decisions. In addition, Colton specializes in complex asset movements, including account rollovers and gifting securities through charitable contributions and donor-advised funds.

Mike Eklund is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner. In addition, he has an MBA in Finance and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designation. He is an active member of NAPFA, is the co-host of Financial Symmetry’s podcast, and has been quoted in various industry publications.

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