Podcast:The Dividend Cafe Published On: Thu Jan 22 2026 Description: In this episode of Dividend Cafe, Brian Szytel provides an update on the market's performance over the past few days, discussing the recent rally in the DOW, S&P, and Nasdaq. He highlights the ongoing outperformance of small caps and their strong start to the year. The bond market's stability and yield curve trends are also noted. Brian shares his thoughts on the relevance of gold and silver investments, emphasizing a focus on fundamentals and cash flows. Additionally, he addresses a client's question about index funds, discussing their impact on market bubbles and the role of hedge funds. The episode concludes with economic updates on jobless claims, GDP revision, and PCE data. Brian encourages listeners to reach out with their questions. 00:00 Introduction and Market Update 00:37 Small Caps Performance 01:06 Bond Market Insights 01:42 Gold and Silver Analysis 02:58 Discussion on Index Funds 04:19 Economic Calendar Highlights 05:02 Conclusion and Closing Remarks Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com