Episode 1318: Wednesday - April 29, 2026
Mixed Markets, Higher Rates, Fed Crosscurrents, and Mega-Cap Earnings in Focus
Mixed Markets, Higher Rates, Fed Crosscurrents, and Mega-Cap Earnings in Focus
Brian Szytel recaps a mixed market day with the Dow down 280 while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 were flat, as blue chips lagged and tech was positive. Treasury yields rose (10-year up 7 bps to 4.42%; 30-year briefly above 5%) alongside higher oil prices (WTI up ~8%, Brent up ~1%) amid Middle East tensions. He highlights three crosscurrents: the UAE leaving OPEC and its implications for oil-price control and potential benefits to U.S. shale; the FOMC holding rates with Powell signaling no cuts this year, inflation risks, unusual four dissents, and Kevin Walsh set to lead the Fed starting May 16; and “Mag Seven” earnings (Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Meta) shaping sentiment as overall earnings growth runs ~15.1% YoY. He also addresses real estate divergence (Class A diversified vs weaker markets), notes strong durable goods orders and steady housing starts, and says the S&P is up ~5% YTD with a modest upside bias despite volatility.|
00:00 Market Close Recap
00:32 Oil Surge and Rising Rates
00:54 UAE Exits OPEC
02:31 Fed Decision and Dissents
03:34 Mag Seven Earnings and AI Spend
04:25 Real Estate Divergence Explained
05:14 Durables and Housing Data
05:44 Rangebound Outlook and Signoff
Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com
Brian Szytel is the Co-CIO and Senior Managing Director of The Bahnsen Group.
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