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Today's Post - https://bahnsen.co/3K56sWb Market Trends, Geopolitical Insights, and Economic Outlook - Dividend Cafe September 15th In this episode of Dividend Cafe, guest host Brian Szytel covers the day's market activity, noting minor gains in the DOW, S&P, and Nasdaq. He discusses the current cyclical versus defensive stock imbalance, historical trends in high yield bond spreads, and an uptick in small cap performance. Brian addresses geopolitical issues with key insights into U.S. and NATO sanctions on Russia, and the impact of ongoing inflation on consumer goods. Additionally, he explores labor market shifts post-COVID, anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts, and the potential changes in corporate earnings reporting frequency. The show concludes with a preview of upcoming meetings with asset managers in New York City, offering a glimpse into the strategies and analyses shaping future investment decisions. 00:00 Introduction and Market Overview 00:50 Market Cyclicals and Defensives Analysis 02:14 Credit Market Insights 03:27 Geopolitical and Public Policy Discussion 06:09 Inflation and Employment Market Update 08:12 Federal Reserve and Interest Rates 09:01 Energy Sector Highlights 09:49 SEC Reporting Changes 10:55 Annual Manager Meetings in New York 12:05 Conclusion and Upcoming Events Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com