The Dividend Cafe Wednesday - December 4, 2024

Market Rally and Housing Insights - December 4th Update In this episode of Dividend Cafe, Brian Szytel provides a comprehensive overview of the market's performance on December 4th from West Palm Beach, Florida. He highlights the 11th positive market day out of the last 12, with the Dow Jones up 308 points, S&P 500 up 0.6%, and NASDAQ up 1.3%. Economic data discussed include the ADP private payroll number, ISM services index, and dovish comments from Federal Reserve governors impacting interest rates. Additionally, Brian offers an in-depth analysis of the current housing market, highlighting high mortgage rates, low supply, and the effects of demographic factors. He concludes by noting the impactful trends and encouraging listeners to reach out with questions. 00:00 Introduction and Market Overview 00:31 Economic Indicators and Market Reactions 01:55 Interest Rates and Housing Market Insights 03:08 Housing Market Trends and Demographics 04:40 Conclusion and Sign Off Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com