3 Defensive US Stocks Retail Investors May Want As Rates Stay Higher

The Fed just pushed rates to 3.75%–4.00% and signaled they could stay higher for longer, which puts every stock’s price tag under a harsher spotlight. When borrowing costs rise and easy money fades, investors often rush to what looks sturdier, only to realize some “safe” picks are not as resilient as hoped. This article unpacks that tension and profiles 3 large-cap, high-quality stocks most directly exposed to this new rate reality. The three stocks that follow are just a sample of the idea,...