3 defensive dividend stocks analysts highlight as the Fed holds rates steady
Three US defensive dividend stocks offering steady income while the Federal Reserve keeps rates on hold. What income investors should know now.
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Last week’s jobs report was weaker than expected, and it just changed which dividend stocks are worth watching
A soft jobs report is shifting expectations for the Fed. Here is how a weaker labor market changes which dividend sectors are worth watching.
Iran war inflation is now spreading far beyond oil prices, and income investors should pay attention
Iran war inflation is spreading beyond energy into food, shipping, and consumer goods. Here’s what income and dividend investors need to know.
Oil spike and rising yields drag stocks lower ahead of key inflation reports
Stocks pulled back as Strait of Hormuz tensions boosted oil prices and yields ahead of critical inflation data this week. What it means for investors.
Oil spike hammers stocks after Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz reopening again
U.S. stocks fell after Iran blocked Strait of Hormuz reopening, driving another oil spike and fresh inflation fears for income investors.
Treasury yields rise as markets weigh Fed hike or hold in September
Treasury yields rise alongside the dollar and oil prices as markets price in nearly equal chances of a Fed hike or hold at the September meeting.
How interest rates affect stocks: a plain-English guide for dividend investors
Learn how interest rates affect stocks in plain English. Covers the discount-rate mechanic, growth vs. value, banks, and what record-high yields mean for divi
Treasury yields fall as Trump-Iran diplomacy eases oil and inflation fears
Treasury yields fall as President Trump resumes Iran diplomatic talks, sending oil prices lower and easing inflation worries for bond and income investors.
Fed holds rates steady as Treasury yields jump, raising questions about Warsh’s credibility
Fed Chairman Warsh held interest rates steady but Treasury yields jumped. What the credibility debate means for income investors and bond portfolios.
Gold edges higher as traders weigh Fed Warsh’s comments on inflation
Gold prices edged higher as investors digested Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh’s inflation remarks after the central bank left interest rates unchanged.