Episode 1262: Tuesday - February 3, 2026

In this episode of Dividend Cafe, Brian Szytel discusses the recent market downturn and major economic indexes, focusing on the impact of positive PMI and ISM manufacturing numbers. Szytel explores the rotation in various market sectors, including software, IT services, asset managers, energy, cyclicals, defensives, and staples. He delves into the implications of AI on software companies and the credit market. Additionally, he covers the effects of Federal Reserve policies and quantitative easing on asset prices and the economy, comparing the U.S. central bank's balance sheet to other major economies. Szytel also addresses future inflation expectations by analyzing the 10-year yield, offering insights on long-term financial trends and upcoming changes in Federal Reserve leadership. The episode closes with Szytel's thoughts on capital market efficiency and future economic growth.

00:00 Introduction and Market Overview

00:41 Economic Indicators and Sector Rotation

00:59 Impact of AI on Software and Asset Management

01:49 Discussion on the Dollar and Monetary Policy

03:19 Global Central Bank Balance Sheets

04:18 Fed's Role and Future Expectations

05:14 Understanding the 10-Year Yield and Inflation Expectations

06:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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