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There's a more complicated narrative around inflation.

Despite the Fed’s persistent rate hikes, the recently released job data came in strong. This has dashed investors’ hopes and optimism. Amid fears of recession looming, quality stocks UnitedHealth Group (UNH) and Walmart (WMT) might be solid buys now. Read on….

With the stock market expected to remain volatile due to persistent concerns about high inflation, interest rate hikes, and a recession, fundamentally strong dividend stocks Gilead Sciences (GILD) and Altria (MO) might be ideal choices to ensure a consistent income stream. Keep reading.

The Silicon Valley Bank crisis will likely deter the Fed from raising interest rates by the expected 50 basis points next week. However, since the market is expected to remain highly volatile, it could be wise to invest in fundamentally strong stocks Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Walmart (WMT), and General…

Fed officials were watching this data release closely.

The Fed’s target of bringing inflation to 2% could see dramatic change in tumultuous aftermath of Silicon Valley Bank collapse

Consumer prices in February were 6% higher than a year ago, as inflation continues to ease. The data comes just days after the collapse of two regional lenders is roiling the banking system.

On Jan. 18, William C. Martin, a short-seller and former hedge fund executive, warned his Twitter followers that they were missing something important about Silicon Valley Bank.

Following Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony on monetary policy last week and February’s job report showing more job creation than expected, the probability of the Fed increasing interest rates have risen. However, given the rosy long-term prospects of the tech industry, fundamentally strong stocks Fortinet (FTNT), Teradata (TDC), and Box…