Oct. 8 at 3:23 PM
U.S. shutdown brings recession fears — are consumer staples ETFs the safe bet? 🛡️
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$XLP fell 0.5%,
$PBJ declined 1.5%, and
$FTXG went down 6.6% YTD till Oct. 1, 2025, but rose 3.1%, 5.2%, and 2.4% respectively during the last 2018-2019 shutdown, showcasing their resilience.
📉 Economic uncertainty might push investors toward these defensive plays as recession fears grow.
Opportunity assessment here 👉 https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2764612/why-is-this-the-best-time-to-bet-on-consumer-staples-etfs?cid=sm-stocktwits-2-2764612-body-15181&ADID=SYND_STOCKTWITS_TWEET_2_2764612_BODY_15181