Wednesday - January 21, 2026

Episode 1253: Wednesday - January 21, 2026

Market Rally and Geopolitical Updates: January 21st Dividend Cafe

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In this episode of Dividend Cafe, host Brian Szytel provides a market update from Newport Beach, California, highlighting a recovery in the markets with the DOW gaining 588 points. Key topics include recent geopolitical news from the Davos summit, particularly President Trump's comments on Greenland and tariffs. Szytel discusses the concept of market discipline and the impact of political strategies on market behavior. He also reviews significant economic data, notably a 9.3% decline in pending home sales and a rise in construction spending. The episode emphasizes the market's reaction to political developments and economic indicators.

00:00 Introduction and Market Update

00:48 Geopolitical News and Davos Summit

01:03 Trump's Greenland Comments and Market Reactions

03:50 Economic Data Highlights

04:31 Conclusion and Sign Off

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Brian Szytel is the Co-CIO and Senior Managing Director of The Bahnsen Group.

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