Wednesday - September 16, 2026
The Dividend Cafe · Sep 16, 2026 · 6:32
The Dividend Cafe · Sep 16, 2026 · 6:32
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Brian Szytel recaps a volatile Fed day in which the FOMC unanimously raised rates 25 basis points, moving the range from 3.50–3.75 to 3.75–4.00, a move largely priced in. He notes dot plots implying one more hike before year-end (around 4.00–4.25), with market reaction reflecting short-term yields up slightly, long-term yields down slightly, and the 10-year unchanged near 5.01. Markets sold off (Dow ~-740, S&P ~-0.6%, Nasdaq ~-0.1%) but improved off the lows, with internals not signaling a major risk-off flush. Economic data included stronger-than-expected August retail sales (1.2% vs 0.8%) and weaker NAHB homebuilder sentiment. He also answers a viewer question, distinguishing price spikes in items like oil from broad inflation driven by money supply, referencing CPI/PCE and headline vs core measures.
00:00 Welcome to Dividend Cafe
00:17 Fed Rate Decision
01:03 Yield Curve Reaction
01:28 Why Markets Lead
02:10 Economic Data Check
02:29 Market Close Snapshot
03:30 Inflation Question Explained
04:44 Wrap Up and Thanks
04:52 Disclosures and Disclaimers
Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com
