Episode 1176: Wednesday - September 10, 2025

Market Volatility and Inflation Insights: A Mid-Week Market Recap

In this episode of Dividend Cafe, Brian Szytel reports from West Palm Beach, Florida, with a mid-week market update recorded on Wednesday, September 10. The recap highlights mixed performance across markets as a result of the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) numbers, which showed a surprising decline of 0.1% against the expected 0.3% increase. The DOW fell by 0.5%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq registered minor gains and flat performance, respectively. The segment also delves into the significant decrease in year-over-year inflation rates and previews upcoming key economic data, including the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and initial jobless claims. Additionally, the script addresses concerns regarding high market valuations and the prudent approach to market exposure. Brian also references historical market behavior to caution against rash decisions based on short-term indicators.

00:00 Introduction and Market Overview

00:56 Producer Price Index and Market Reactions

02:13 Upcoming Economic Indicators

02:25 Labor Market Insights

03:07 Valuations and Market Strategies

05:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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