Episode 1162: Wednesday - August 20, 2025

Market Update and Housing Sector Insights: August 20th

In this episode of Dividend Cafe on August 20th, host Brian Szytel discusses the day's market performance, noting slight gains in the DOW and declines in the S&P and Nasdaq. He highlights a continued rotation from growth to value stocks, particularly in the AI sector, and stable interest rates. Brian also addresses the recently released hawkish minutes from the July Fed meeting, the impact of the non-farm payroll report, and speculates on the potential outcomes of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's upcoming speech at Jackson Hole. Shifting focus to the housing market, Brian explains the current challenges faced by home builders, including low sentiment and high sales incentives, despite an apparent rise in home builder stocks. He concludes by discussing the distinctions between nominal and real returns, emphasizing the broader market context and biases in financial reporting. The episode wraps up with a preview of upcoming economic data releases, including jobless claims and existing home sales.

00:00 Introduction and Market Overview

00:44 Fed Meeting Insights and Market Reactions

01:20 Housing Market Analysis

02:13 Home Builder Sentiment and Stock Performance

03:31 Inflation Adjusted Returns Discussion

04:41 Conclusion and Upcoming Data

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