Market Updates and Economic Insights - January 14th, 2025
In this episode of Dividend Cafe, Brian Szytel provides market updates from West Palm Beach, Florida, covering the mixed yet positive performance of major stock indices. The Dow Jones rose 221 points, S&P 500 saw a slight increase, while NASDAQ declined by about a quarter of a percent. Interest rates remained flat with a notable steepening of the yield curve, indicating positive economic signals. Highlights include a lower-than-expected Producer Price Index (PPI) and a significantly strong NFIB Small Business Survey reading. Comparisons were drawn between current economic conditions and those of the early 1980s. Listeners are encouraged to tune in for tomorrow's Consumer Price Index (CPI) report.
00:00 Introduction and Market Overview
00:48 Inflation and Yield Curve Insights
01:52 Small Business Sentiment
02:40 Historical Economic Comparisons
03:39 Market Recap and Closing Remarks
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