Market Insights and Global Oil Trade Dynamics - February 19, 2025
In this episode of Dividend Cafe, Brian Szytel from the West Palm Beach office discusses the day's market performance, including the Dow's 71-point rise, the S&amp;P's quarter-percent increase, and Nasdaq's flat close. He addresses ongoing tariff talks, U.S.-Russia/Ukraine conflict negotiations, and their potential impact on energy markets. Brian explains the global oil trade dynamics with Russia's supply to Asia and its effects on oil prices. He also covers international client considerations for U.S. investments and touches on the day's economic data, including FOMC minutes and housing starts. Audience questions are welcomed and encouraged.






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Thursday - February 20, 2025

The Dividend Cafe is your portal for market perspective that is virtually conflict-free, rooted in deep philosophical commitments about how capital should be managed, and understandable for all sorts of investors. Host David L. Bahnsen is a frequent guest on CNBC, Bloomberg, and Fox Business.  He is the author of the books, Crisis of Responsibility: Our Cultural Addiction to Blame and How You Can Cure It (Post Hill Press), The Case for Dividend Growth: Investing in a Post-Crisis World (Post Hill Press), and Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life (Post Hill Press).