Year Behind, Year Ahead - Special 2025 White Paper

Today's Post - https://bahnsen.co/408hG0t Dividend Cafe: Reflections on 2024 and Forecasts for 2025 David Bahnsen, managing partner of The Bahnsen Group, presents The Dividend Cafe annual year behind, year ahead white paper. He reviews the major economic events of 2024, including market performance, the Federal Reserve's actions, and the impact of political changes. The discussion includes an evaluation of predictions made for 2024 and offers insights and forecasts for the economic themes and market trends expected in 2025. Bahnsen underscores the importance of key factors such as tariff volatility, tax policy changes, and potential improvements in U.S.-China relations. Additionally, he emphasizes the significance of the 10-year bond yield as a crucial metric for financial markets in the upcoming year. 00:00 Introduction to the Annual White Paper 00:52 The Genesis of Dividend Cafe 01:48 Market Surprises and Realities of 2024 05:34 Performance Highlights and Market Trends 18:06 Sector Analysis and Economic Indicators 24:06 Review of 2024 Themes and Projections 36:34 Looking Ahead: Themes for 2025 51:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com