The Dividend Cafe Monday - November 11, 2024

Today's Post - https://bahnsen.co/3YHm5qE Market Insights on Veterans Day: Stock Movements, Credit Confidence, and Policy Updates In this Monday edition of Dividend Cafe, recorded at the New York office, David discusses the unique market conditions on Veterans Day, where stock markets are open, but bond markets and banks are closed. Key topics include the stock market performance, with the Dow rising by over 300 points while big tech sectors fell. The conversation touches on the ongoing market breadth, low volatility as indicated by the VIX, and tightening credit spreads, suggesting both bullish indicators and potential market complacency. Additionally, upcoming policy changes under the new administration are reviewed, along with oil price fluctuations and potential long-term debt issuance by the Treasury. The episode concludes with a note on upcoming meetings between Presidents Biden and Trump and encourages the audience to send their questions to be addressed in future episodes. 00:00 Introduction and Market Overview 01:04 Stock Market Performance on Veterans Day 01:28 Sector Analysis and Market Breadth 03:00 Credit Markets and Economic Indicators 04:42 Valuations and Investment Strategies 06:56 Public Policy and Election Ramifications 09:19 Federal Reserve and Interest Rate Policy 12:32 Conclusion and Upcoming Topics Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com