Tuesday - May 27, 2025

Today's Post - https://bahnsen.co/44RFWIg Tuesday Special: Market Recap and Policy Updates In this special Tuesday edition of Dividend Cafe, we cover key market movements from Memorial Day, including a notable rise in stock market indices and a drop in bond yields. Discussion includes the impact of the president's tariff announcements on market performance, current bond market trends, and developments in durable goods orders and housing sales. The episode also touches on public policy changes, such as the reversal on the acquisition of US Steel by Nippon Steel and potential re-privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Finally, a preview of upcoming topics is provided, including plans for addressing the national debt. 00:00 Introduction and Memorial Day Market Closure 00:47 Bond Yields and Market Movements 01:54 Credit Spreads and Economic Indicators 02:57 Market Rally and Tariff Announcements 04:04 US Steel Acquisition and China Negotiations 05:24 Geopolitical Dynamics and Durable Goods Orders 06:56 Housing Market Trends and Policy Changes 08:15 Bank Capital Requirements and Treasury Holdings 08:55 Dividend Growth and Investment Strategies 09:43 Conclusion and Upcoming Topics Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com