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Interest rates climb as Trump’s tariffs and military spending collide with bond market reality

August 27, 2026 by Julia Santos

Trump’s tariffs and war spending are pushing interest rates higher, squeezing borrowers and reshaping the landscape for dividend and income investors.

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17 years of dividend growth and a 2.67% yield still take a back seat to what the Federal Reserve does next

August 24, 2026 by Julia Santos

Why a 17-year dividend growth streak and 2.67% yield matter less to S&P 500 investors than the Federal Reserve and Chair Kevin Warsh’s rate decisions.

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Trump tariffs on Canada could reignite inflation on both sides of the border, pressuring rate-sensitive income plays

August 18, 2026 by Julia Santos

Trump tariffs on Canada threaten higher inflation for US and Canadian consumers. What cross-border trade disruption means for rates, yields and income investo

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Fed rate hike odds collapse as cooler inflation clears the path for Warsh’s first big call

August 18, 2026 by Julia Santos

Fed rate hike bets are fading fast as cooler inflation data shifts market expectations. Here’s what it means for income investors and bond yields.

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Oil prices and Treasury yields climb as fresh Mideast tensions rattle a quiet Monday on Wall Street

August 18, 2026 by Julia Santos

Oil prices and Treasury yields rose Monday as Middle East tensions resurfaced, pushing stocks lower. Here is what it means for income investors.

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3 defensive dividend stocks analysts highlight as the Fed holds rates steady

August 17, 2026 by Julia Santos

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

August 12, 2026 by Julia Santos

A soft jobs report is shifting expectations for the Fed. Here is how a weaker labor market changes which dividend sectors are worth watching.

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Treasury yields rise as markets weigh Fed hike or hold in September

August 10, 2026 by Julia Santos

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.

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How interest rates affect stocks: a plain-English guide for dividend investors

August 7, 2026 by Julia Santos

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

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August 2026 economic calendar: jobs report, CPI and Fed minutes investors need to watch

August 7, 2026 by Julia Santos

The August 2026 economic calendar is packed with the jobs report, CPI, retail sales and Fed minutes. Here’s what each means for long-term investors.

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