Many market analysts believe the current environment of entrenched inflation and higher-for-longer interest rates will be a headwind on the economy into 2027. That combination has made dividend stocks less attractive in recent years.
But what if the narrative is wrong? On June 14, the outline of a peace deal was announced between the United States and Iran. If—and it’s still a big "if" as of this writing—the agreement goes forward, the Strait of Hormuz will reopen, easing oil prices, which have been a major contributor to the recent spike in inflation.
