Episode 1228: Wednesday - December 3, 2025

Dividend Cafe: December 3rd Market Update and Economic Insights

In this episode of Dividend Cafe, host Brian Szytel from The Bahnsen Group provides an update on stock market performance, noting gains in major indices and a rotation from growth sectors to value-oriented sectors. He discusses the impact of a Wall Street Journal article about the potential nomination of Kevin Hassett as the next Fed Chair, current Fed policies, and interest rate expectations. The episode also covers recent economic data, including a significant miss in ADP payroll numbers and better-than-expected ISM services data. Brian answers a listener question about asset allocation and rebalancing, emphasizing a customized, goals-based approach over a one-size-fits-all strategy.

00:00 Introduction and Market Overview

00:42 Fed Chair Speculations and Market Reactions

02:20 Economic Indicators and Market Impact

03:53 Ask TBG: Asset Allocation Insights

05:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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