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Economic Update and Market Insights: October 1st Summary In this episode of Dividend Cafe, host Brian Szytel provides a market update from New York City on October 1st. He discusses the day's negative market performance influenced by Middle East tension between Iran and Israel, which led to increased oil prices and slight declines in stocks. Key economic data points include unchanged ISA manufacturing data for August and a rise in job openings as per the JOLTS report, indicating a balanced labor market. Szytel also addresses a viewer question on evaluating stock prices and dividends, emphasizing the importance of fundamental analysis over high yields. Overall, the episode delivers a blend of market analysis and economic news with a cautionary note on ongoing geopolitical tensions. 00:00 Welcome to Dividend Cafe 00:10 Market Overview and Middle East Tensions 00:42 Economic Calendar Updates 00:57 Labor Market Insights 01:57 Geopolitical Tensions and Market Impact 02:04 Ask TBG: Stock Analysis 02:41 Closing Remarks Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com