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New Fed chief sounds tough on inflation — protect your portfolio with bond ETFs
The new head of the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, just made it clear he won't tolerate high inflation and might raise interest rates soon. Higher rates make it more expensive for people and companies to borrow money, which usually slows the stock market down.
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Higher interest rates act like a brake on the economy and make safer investments like bonds more attractive compared to stocks. The new Fed chief is sounding much tougher on inflation than Wall Street expected. This surprise hawkish stance usually triggers a pullback as investors adjust to the new reality.
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