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Rising Oil & Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Inflation Jitters: Defensive Moves

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  • Rising oil prices due to geopolitical tensions and renewed inflation fears have dampened consumer confidence and economic optimism.
  • Equity markets remain choppy, prompting a potential shift toward defensive utility funds.
  • Three top-rated utility funds (FKUTX, FSUTX, BULIX) are highlighted as stable options.
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