How the Soft Landing Changes Defensive Stock Investing

The soft landing narrative is gaining traction as the yield curve steepens and small caps outperform. But what does a 'no landing' scenario mean for defensive sectors like utilities and consumer staples? Lucas and Luna break down the rotation out of growth and into value, explaining why the Russell 2000 surge is a signal, not a coincidence. They look at the 10-year yield at 4.46%, the VIX at 17.28, and what history says about defensive stock performance when the Fed keeps rates steady. Specific tickers and sector ETFs are discussed, along with practical allocation ideas for investors who want to hedge without going to cash. A focused 10-minute conversation for anyone rethinking their portfolio in a 'higher for longer' world. #SoftLanding #DefensiveStocks #YieldCurve #Russell2000 #SmallCaps #FactorRotation #ValueStocks #Utilities #ConsumerStaples #FedPolicy #KevinWarsh #BondMarket #PortfolioConstruction #SectorRotation #MarketRegime #Finance #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo