Episode 1190: Thursday - October 2, 2025
Daily Market Recap and Job Data Insights - October Update
Daily Market Recap and Job Data Insights - October Update
Daily Market Recap and Job Data Insights - October Update
David Bahnsen provides a daily recap of the Dividend Cafe, highlighting that the market was up with the Dow gaining 79 points, the S&P up slightly by 4 points, and the NASDAQ increasing by 18 points. He mentions the bond market's rise with the 10-year yield down 2 basis points. Sector performances show materials leading while energy declines. Due to the government shutdown, key job reports were missing, but alternative data sources like the Chicago Federal Reserve jobless level and the Challenger Gray and Christmas report offer insights. The report indicates a 24% rise in layoffs year-to-date compared to 2024 and a low level of new hirings. David teases the upcoming Dividend Cafe episode with takeaways from the week's meetings and ends with a mention of supporting the Yankees.
00:00 Introduction and Market Overview
01:03 Sector Performance and Government Shutdown Impact
01:21 Job Market Data and Analysis
03:25 Upcoming Reports 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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