Episode 1041: Wednesday - February 26, 2025
Market Reactions and Legislative Updates - February 26th
Market Reactions and Legislative Updates - February 26th
Market Reactions and Legislative Updates - February 26th
In the February 26th edition of Dividend Cafe, Brian Szytel discusses the mixed trading day, noting the Dow's decline, the S&P's flat performance, and the NASDAQ's modest increase. He explains how initial market optimism waned following the House passing a budget reconciliation resolution, which includes significant spending cuts and debt limit increases. Szytel also addresses a viewer's question about the Mar-a-Lago accord and its impact on investors, clarifying it as a negotiation tool for currency rates. Lastly, he touches on the disappointing new home sales data for January, attributing the decline to high interest rates.
00:00 Introduction and Market Overview 00:56 House Resolution and Market Reactions 01:30 Details of the Resolution 02:02 Ask TPG: Mar-a-Lago Accord 03:11 Economic Calendar and Housing Market 03:58 Conclusion and Sign Off
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Brian Szytel is the Deputy Managing Partner and Co-CIO of The Bahnsen Group.
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