These low-volatility fortresses can defend your portfolio and grow
A person looks for items at a Costco Wholesale store in Colchester, Vermont, on Sept. 6, 2023.
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Tuesday’s inflation data sent the broader market reeling, making stable stocks more attractive for investors worried about further losses.
January’s consumer price index print came in stronger than economists forecast, raising concern that the Federal Reserve will not be able to cut interest rates as much as previously expected. The major stock averages fell sharply on the back of the report, while Treasury yields jumped to levels not seen in…
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