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Market Updates and Global Economic Impacts - October 23rd In this episode of Dividend Cafe, Brian Szytel provides an update on market movements, including modest gains in the DOW, S&P, and NASDAQ. The episode discusses the impact of US sanctions on Russian oil companies and the EU's ban on LNG imports from Russia, aimed at limiting funding for Russia's war efforts in Ukraine. The volatility in the energy markets and a slight increase in US treasury yields are also covered. Additionally, Brian addresses concerns about China's selling of US treasuries, its gold purchases, and the implications for the dollar's value. The episode concludes with a brief mention of upcoming economic reports, particularly the CPI report and initial jobless claims. 00:00 Market Update: October 23rd 00:25 Impact of Sanctions on Russian Oil Companies 01:46 China's Financial Moves: Selling US Treasuries and Buying Gold 03:32 The Dollar's Stability and Global Currency Dynamics 04:59 Upcoming Economic Reports and Conclusion Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com