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Smart Investor: Top Defensive Stocks, Is the Market Cheap, and When Will the Fed Cut Rates?


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Published in Stocks and Investing on Saturday, March 22nd 2025 at 7:41 GMT by Morningstar   Print publication without navigation

  • Want to stay informed with market insights and investing ideas from Morningstar? Sign up for my weekly Smart Investor newsletter here. The outlook may be getting gloomier, but the selloff that sent stocks into correction territory took a pause this past week with the market gaining roughly 0.

The article from Morningstar discusses several key points relevant to investors in the current economic climate. It highlights the search for defensive stocks as investors look to safeguard their portfolios against potential market downturns. The piece notes that while the market has shown resilience, there are concerns about overvaluation in certain sectors, prompting a shift towards more defensive investments. It also addresses the ongoing debate about the Federal Reserve's interest rate policies, with speculation on when rate cuts might occur, influenced by economic indicators like inflation rates and employment data. The article suggests that despite some sectors appearing expensive, there are still opportunities for value in defensive sectors like utilities, consumer staples, and healthcare, which tend to perform better during economic uncertainty. Additionally, it touches on the broader market sentiment, where investors are balancing between growth opportunities and the need for stability.

Read the Full Morningstar Article at:
[ https://www.morningstar.com/markets/smart-investor-top-defensive-stocks-is-market-cheap-when-will-fed-cut-rates ]

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