Wednesday - January 22, 2025

In this Dividend Cafe commentary, recorded on January 22nd from Newport Beach, Brian Szytel discusses the recent market movements, highlighting an intraday breach of the S&P 500 closing high and closing disparities led by the technology sector. He also addresses recent economic data, including a weaker leading economic indicator. Seitel responds to a question about the bond market's recovery post-2022's downturn, advising against expecting a significant rebound but emphasizing the value of high-grade fixed income yields and portfolio diversification. The episode concludes with an invitation for further questions and consultations. 00:00 Introduction to Dividend Cafe 00:23 Market Performance Overview 01:36 Economic Indicators and Market Sentiment 02:16 Bond Market Analysis and Insights 04:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 04:24 Disclaimer and Legal Information Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com