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3 Utility Mutual Funds to Buy as Fed Rate Hike Looks Likely - Yahoo Finance

Why now

Thesis: Utilities rate-sensitive; hike pressures valuations despite defense

Catalyst to watch: Fed rate decision and power demand

Main risk: Rate hike outweighs defensive cash flows

Why it matters

Utilities are rate-sensitive; a hike would pressure valuations, but defensive cash flows and power-demand growth can offset depending on the path.