Episode 1099: Monday - May 19, 2025
Monday Market Updates: From Moody's Downgrade to Japan's Economy
Monday Market Updates: From Moody's Downgrade to Japan's Economy
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Monday Market Updates: From Moody's Downgrade to Japan's Economy
In this Monday edition of Dividend Cafe, the discussion covers a wide range of market updates and economic indicators. Key points include Moody's recent downgrade of U.S. debt, which the market largely ignored, and the mixed market performance with the Dow Jones closing up 137 points. The episode also highlights the ongoing U.S.-Japan trade negotiations and recent conversations between President Trump and Vladimir Putin about Ukraine. Furthermore, the script discusses new house budget bill developments and recent economic data such as the Producer Price Index, retail sales, and housing starts. The episode concludes by inviting listeners to get more insights on Warren Buffet's investment success from Friday's edition at dividendcafe.com.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:38 Warren Buffett's Investment Success
01:07 Market Performance and Moody's Downgrade
04:07 Sector Performance and Trade Issues
05:44 US Political Developments
09:20 Economic Data and Fed Expectations
13:00 Energy Market Update
13:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com
David is the Founder, Managing Partner, and the Chief Investment Officer of The Bahnsen Group.
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