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In the face of market uncertainty driven by inflation and interest rate speculation, traders should consider portfolio adjustments. While the S&P 500 experienced a notable decline, the Utilities sector showed resilience, with our report highlighting four standout companies poised to weather market volatility.

With the S&P 500 dropping below its 20- and 50-day moving averages, showing a bearish market trend, we’re focusing on finding defensive value stocks. We’re using a simple approach to find undervalued stocks with potential for growth despite the current market conditions.

As the U.S. inflation rate is not cooling as fast as expected, investors do not expect the U.S. Federal Reserve to cut interest rates very soon. This has led to pressure seen in the stock markets recently. Another set of closely-watched inflation data will come out next week.