Wednesday - January 29, 2025

Episode 1022: Wednesday - January 29, 2025

Brian Szytel discusses the market reactions following the Federal Reserve's policy announcement on January 29th.

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Market Reactions to Fed Policy Announcement

In this episode of Dividend Cafe, Brian Szytel discusses the market reactions following the Federal Reserve's policy announcement on January 29th. The episode addresses the modest sell-off in the Dow, S&P, and NASDAQ, and the flat interest rates. Brian highlights the Fed's decision to maintain the interest rate and shift focus to employment risks over inflation. He argues that the positive correlation between interest rates and economic growth is currently balanced. The episode also touches on the record $1.2 trillion goods deficit in 2024 and provides insight into comprehensive wealth management services offered by Brian's firm.

00:00 Introduction and Market Overview 00:20 Federal Reserve Meeting Insights 00:49 Economic Indicators and Market Reactions 02:35 Trade Deficit and Economic Health 03:15 Q&A: Beyond Dividend Growth 03:34 Comprehensive Wealth Management Services 04:05 Conclusion and Contact Information

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Brian Szytel is the Deputy Managing Partner and Co-CIO of The Bahnsen Group.

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