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Hotter PCE Inflation: 5 Defensive ETFs Investors Can Turn to as Rate-Cut Hopes Fade

Aug 26, 2026 · 11:08 AM ET· updated 1h ago
Hotter PCE Inflation: 5 Defensive ETFs Investors Can Turn to as Rate-Cut Hopes Fade

Hotter-than-expected inflation could keep rates higher. These ETFs offer potentially steadier exposure amid persistent price pressures.

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Prices are going up faster than expected, which might mean interest rates stay high for longer. When that happens, some kinds of companies—like grocery stores and health-care makers—tend to stay steadier than others, so people sometimes look at them.

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