Axial Updates

Market Update—Week of August 12, 2024Presented by Axial Financial Group Equities recovered after a two-day sell-off amid a Japanese carry trade scare. Bonds gave back much of their gains, as investors returned to risk assets later in the week.   Quick Hits Report...

  Looking Back at the Markets in July and Ahead to August 2024 Posted by Sam Millette Presented by Axial Financial Group This entry was posted on Aug 6, 2024 11:50:11 AM   July was a mixed month for markets, as investors rotated away from larger technology...

  The Latest Market Dip: Is This Normal? Presented by Axial Financial Group   It’s been a roller-coaster ride in the financial markets, with today (August 5) marking another significant drop worldwide. Japan has been hit particularly hard, but the decline is...

Market Update—Week of August 5, 2024 Presented by Axial Financial Group Technology and small-caps moved sharply lower on softening earnings outlook and U.S. economic data. Bonds rallied sharply as investors flocked to safe haven assets amid potentially slowing U.S....

Market Update—Week of July 29, 2024Presented by Axial Financial Group Small-cap and value stocks outperformed amid weak Tesla and Alphabet earnings. Short- to intermediate-term Treasuries were bid up, as investors look to lock in higher yields ahead of a cut in...

      LENA BORRELLI Updated July 3, 2024 at 3:12 PM Key takeaways Joint filers who took out a home equity loan after Dec. 15, 2017, can deduct interest on up to $750,000 worth of qualified loans ($375,000 if single or married filing separately).  ...

  529 Plans: Qualified and Nonqualified Expenses Presented by Axial Financial Group You’ve put in the hard work of saving for college, and now it’s time to start using those 529 plan assets to help with a family member’s education-related costs. But before you...

Market Update—Week of July 22, 2024Presented by Axial Financial Group   Small-cap stocks continued their rally but technology stocks struggled because of the global technology outage. Yields rose across the curve as investors questioned the impact of candidate...

  Be sure you understand the tax consequences before making the change By CATHY PARETO Updated February 09, 2024 Reviewed by DAVID KINDNESS Fact checked by JIWON MA If you are considering leaving a job and have a 401(k) plan, then you need to stay on top of the...

Market Update—Week of July 15, 2024Presented by Axial Financial Group Small-cap stocks posted a major rally as potential interest rate cuts offered relief amid recent struggles. Short-term Treasuries rallied on the lower Consumer Price Index (CPI) report as investors...

Market Update—Week of July 8, 2024Presented by Axial Financial Group Tesla was the story of last week; it rose more than 27 percent after second-quarter delivery estimates were better than expected. Treasuries rallied slightly after minutes from the most recent...

      Written by a TurboTax Expert, Reviewed by a TurboTax CPA Presented by Axial Financial Group Updated for Tax Year 2023, April 5, 2024 Where you call home isn’t just about proximity to work or the quality of local schools—it can also be about the...

Market Update—Week of May 28, 2024Presented by Axial Financial Group Technology and communication services were the only equity sectors that were positive last week. U.S. Treasuries sold off amid concerns of persistent inflation. Quick Hits Report releases: Existing...

Posted by Peter Roberto, May 23, 2024 Presented by Axial Financial Group With nearly half the world’s population set to face national elections this year, including here in the U.S., it’s a time of questioning for many. People want to know who their next leader will...

Exciting news! Axial is proud to be recognized as the top producing firm in 2023 for Commonwealth Financial Network®! The ranking reflects our commitment to success as we serve the exclusive wealth management and planning needs of our clients, backed by a winning...

Spring is Here: Axial Volunteers at the Burlington Food Pantry Garden  Another Spring "Garden Day" is in the books! Each year, members of the Axial team volunteer at the Burlington Food Pantry Garden, lending a few extra hands for some much needed maintenance for the...

Market Update—Week of May 13, 2024Presented by Axial Financial Group Equities continued their rally as those sectors that benefited from more persistent inflation outperformed. U.S. Treasuries were little changed as investors wait for this week’s inflation data. Quick...

Market Thoughts for May 2024 [Video] Posted by Brad McMillan, CFA®, CFP® This entry was posted on May 2, 2024 10:30:03 AM   Rising interest rates pressured stock and bond prices in April. U.S. markets were down in the low-single digits, marking the first monthly...

Market Update—Week of May 6, 2024Presented by Axial Financial Group   Equities rallied as soft economic data gave the Federal Reserve (Fed) more reasons to cut interest rates in 2024. Intermediate-term rates declined notably amid weak data and a slower pace of...

    8 Things to Consider Before Buying Your Aging Parent’s Home Presented by Axial Financial Group   The “great wealth transfer” is set to take place over the next two decades, when baby boomers (the wealthiest generation in American history) will pass...

Market Update—Week of April 22, 2024 Presented by Axial Financial Group   Global equities were mostly down last week on the potential for higher U.S. rates and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Bond yields continued their rise as inflation remained a...

    To Roll Over—or Not to Roll Over—Your 401(k) Presented by Axial Financial Group   As you advance in your career and hold jobs at various companies, you may discover at some point that you’ve left behind valuable cookie crumbs: a trail of...

Market Update—Week of April 15, 2024 Presented by Axial Financial Group   U.S. equities sold off again as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) came in higher than expected. Bond yields continued their rise; investors demanded higher yields because consumer inflation...

    Investing in an Election Year: Three things to keep in mind Investing during an election year can be tough on the nerves, and 2024 promises to be no different. Politics can bring out strong emotions and biases, but investors would be wise to put these...

Market Thoughts for April 2024 [Video] Posted by Brad McMillan, CFA®, CFP®  This entry was posted on Apr 2, 2024   U.S. and developed markets set new price records on economic and earnings growth, but fixed income lagged as interest rates rose during the quarter....