Episode 1014: Wednesday - January 15, 2025
In this episode of Dividend Cafe, Brian Szytel reports from West Palm Beach, Florida, on January 15th
In this episode of Dividend Cafe, Brian Szytel reports from West Palm Beach, Florida, on January 15th
Market Surge: Analyzing a Strong Day in Equities and Bonds
In this episode of Dividend Cafe, Brian Szytel reports from West Palm Beach, Florida, on January 15th. He highlights a significant uptick in the equity markets, with The Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq seeing notable gains. The bond market also experienced a rally, with a drop in the 10-year yield. Szytel analyzes the factors behind these movements, including better-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) numbers, and offers insights into the impact of these inflation indicators on market behavior. Additionally, he discusses the Empire State Manufacturing Index, the Fed's Beige Book, and the positive results from big banks' trading revenues. Szytel also addresses a viewer's question about the potential for 10-year yields to surpass 5%, emphasizing the importance of fixed income investments in portfolios amid fluctuating interest rates.
00:00 Introduction and Market Overview
00:36 Inflation and Economic Indicators
01:48 Empire State Manufacturing Index and Beige Book Insights
02:49 Q&A: Interest Rates and Treasury Yields
05:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com
Brian Szytel is the Deputy Managing Partner and Co-CIO of The Bahnsen Group.
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