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Welcome to the blog of Azalea Wealth Partners! Here we share selected weekly insights on some of the things we're paying attention to in the financial markets and the economy as we work on behalf of you and your financial goals. Get in touch with us with any questions or concerns.
Is Inflation Peaking?
You see it in prices at the grocery store and the gas station. You feel it in your monthly budget. So why don’t the financial markets seem too concerned about inflation? Financial markets are sometimes considered...
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A Wall of Worry
Have you ever heard the Wall Street expression, "markets climb a wall of worry?" It's the idea that financial markets are constantly on edge. Traders fret about how long a market rally can continue before it runs into trouble. Worry...
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A Roaring Start to Earnings Season
Corporate earnings season has begun, and the results are turning heads on Wall Street. Of the 120 companies in the S&P 500 index that reported numbers as of Friday, July 23, 89% of them beat the Street’s earnings-per-share...
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A 6.1% Bump in Social Security?
The news keeps getting better for Social Security recipients. It's now projected that benefits will increase 6.1% in 2022, up from the 4.7% forecast just two months ago. That would be the most significant increase since 1983.1,2...
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Oil Prices Hit Six-Year High
On July 6, oil prices reached a six-year high of $76.98 a barrel. This benchmark came as the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and allies failed to reach an agreement regarding an increase in production.1 This...
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Conducting Your Mid-Year Financial Checkup
With June officially behind us, we’re headed toward the second half of 2021. Now can be a good time to slow down and check up on your financial well-being. Here are a few suggestions: Review your budget: Your spending habits...
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Inflation & the Real Rate of Return
The real rate of return is an important personal finance concept to understand. It’s the rate of return on your investments after inflation. The real rate of return indicates whether you are gaining or losing purchasing power...
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A Seven-Year High for Gas Prices
Recently gasoline prices hit their highest since 2014.1 With the Colonial Pipeline outage in the rear-view mirror and an ever-increasing number of adults vaccinated, formerly cooped-up motorists have made the most of what America has...
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Inflation Outlook for 2021
Consumer prices are rising amidst economic recovery. In fact, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.8% in April 2021, jumping by a greater-than-expected 4.2% year-over-year.1 With upward trending prices, an important question arises -...
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What Forces Are Driving the Housing Market?
Recently, you may have seen reports that a record-low number of homes are available for sale—roughly 1.03 million nationwide. If you compare that to the average number of homes for sale during the past 10 years, it's no surprise...
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It’s All About Bonds
There’s an old Wall Street maxim that says, “markets climb a wall of worry.” And these days, there’s plenty to be concerned about with the trend in long-term interest rates. The 10-year Treasury yield in recent...
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