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Tuesday - February 11, 2025


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Market Confidence and Capital Activity Boosts: Feb 11th Update

Brian Szytel provides a market update on a directionless trading day where the Dow closed up 123 points, S&P remained flat, and Nasdaq fell by a third of a percent. 10-year Treasury yields rose to 454 basis points, and small business confidence remains above historical averages, indicating robust economic health. Discussions covered the increase in capital expenditures, IPO market, and mergers and acquisitions activity. Brian critiques SPACs while noting a positive resurgence in capital market activities. He also comments on Jerome Powell's testimony regarding interest rates and inflation. Financials emerge strong in the market, contrasting with weaker performance in semiconductors.

00:00 Market Overview and Key Indices

00:28 Small Business Confidence and Economic Impact
01:30 Corporate Activity and Capital Markets
02:08 SPACs and Financial Sector Insights
03:38 Federal Reserve and Monetary Policy
04:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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