Market Rally and Economic Indicators: August 12th Update
In this episode of Dividend Cafe, host Brian Szytel discusses the significant market rally on August 12th, with the Dow closing 483 points up and the S&amp;P and Nasdaq also seeing gains. The episode covers a fresh Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showing minimal change in inflation, which has led to increased expectations for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates. Sitel also discusses predictions for future rate cuts, the upcoming Jackson Hole symposium, and the anticipated September non-farm payroll report. Additionally, recession odds have decreased significantly, now less than 20%. Finally, a better-than-expected small business optimism survey is highlighted.






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Wednesday - August 13 , 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).