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Welcome to the blog of Azalea Wealth Partners, where we feature selected in-depth insight on current issues in capital markets, the economy, and investing. Our vision is to be a premier investment partner for individuals and families in east Texas and beyond. Our mission is to provide confidence in your investments in any market environment through custom portfolio management. 

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

A key driver of global markets and inflation over the past two years has been the price of oil. As an important commodity that fuels the economy, investors watch the oil market closely. While oil has fallen considerably from its peak...

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Financial markets have pulled back in recent weeks due to factors such as rising interest rates and uncertainty in China. So far in August, the S&P 500 has declined 4.8% while the Nasdaq, which consists primarily of technology stocks,...

Thursday, August 17, 2023

Despite the economic uncertainty of the past year, individuals and households have been generally resilient. Consumer spending has remained steady in the face of high inflation, rising interest rates, housing market challenges, and...

Friday, July 28, 2023

Market and economic expectations have shifted 180 degrees since the start of the year, when many investors expected a recession and prolonged bear market. Ongoing economic growth, low unemployment, improving price pressures, and...

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Major stock market indices made significant gains in the first half of the year due to improving inflation, slowing Fed rate hikes, the absence of a recession, a more stable banking sector, and a strong rally in tech stocks. Interest...

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

The past few years are proof that market sentiment can turn on a dime. This year's strong market rally, with the S&P 500 rising 13% and the Nasdaq gaining 29%, has been driven by technology stocks, improving inflation, and the absence...

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

At its June meeting, the Fed decided to hit pause on rate hikes after more than a year of rapid monetary policy tightening. Since last March, the Fed has raised rates 10 times from zero to 5%, making this the second-fastest rate hike...

Friday, June 16, 2023

The world has been abuzz over artificial intelligence and its potential benefits and threats. These range from practical benefits, such as better tools for knowledge workers and students, to philosophical considerations, such as...

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Planning for retirement has never been more important and yet so challenging. Given the difficult inflationary conditions of the past two years, the risk that worries most retirees continues to be outliving their savings. This is...

Friday, June 2, 2023

As the debt ceiling drama in Washington unfolds, uncertainty around the Fed grows, and inflation remains stubbornly high, the price of gold has experienced a surge over the past six months. Gold prices climbed above $2,000 per ounce in...

Thursday, May 25, 2023

Commercial Real Estate Has Struggled The Past YearThe repercussions of inflation, Fed rate hikes, the ongoing banking crisis, and the approaching debt ceiling deadline are being felt throughout the financial system. One area directly...

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

The federal debt limit is once again in the news as the country rapidly approaches a critical deadline on June 1. Investors are understandably nervous about Washington failing to reach an agreement, a possibility that both sides agree...