Tuesday - April 1, 2025

Markets and Tariffs: Daily Recap and Economic Updates In today's episode of Dividend Cafe, host Brian Szytel provides an overview of market activity on April 1st. Despite a mixed day with the Dow slightly down due to a significant drop in a major healthcare stock, the S&P and Nasdaq saw gains. Interest rates on the 10-year and 2-year treasuries fell, and there’s a high expectation for rate cuts in 2025. Economic indicators like manufacturing PMI and construction spending showed positive trends. The episode also covered the complexities of tariff impacts, tax legislation, and the potential market volatility stemming from political developments. The host concluded with a cautious outlook on forthcoming reciprocal tariffs and their implications. 00:00 Introduction and Market Overview 01:05 Interest Rates and Economic Indicators 01:27 Market Volatility and Tariffs 02:34 Manufacturing and Construction Insights 03:21 Labor Market and Employment Data 03:42 Q&A: Tax Bill and Deficit Concerns 05:30 Tariff Implications and Future Outlook 06:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com