Market Updates and Inflation Insights - December 11th EditionIn this episode of Dividend Cafe, Brian Szytel provides an overview of the market's performance on December 11th, highlighting the overall positive day with specific gains in the S&P and Nasdaq, despite a minor drop in the Dow. The core discussion centers around new CPI data indicating a consistent inflation rate, with headline CPI at 2.7% and core CPI at 3.3%, still above the Fed's 2% target. Szytel explains the impact of shelter costs on these figures and the anticipated future convergence that may align with Fed targets. Additionally, he discusses the upcoming FOMC meeting with a likely 25 basis point rate cut and the speculation about future rate cuts in the coming year. He also offers insights on inflation-protected treasuries, advising they may be a safe investment but without significant upside in the current climate.Links mentioned in this episode:DividendCafe.comTheBahnsenGroup.com