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Summary
As economic signals indicate potential downturns, professionals should consider defensive portfolio adjustments. The Conference Board's GDP forecast for 2026 has been lowered to 1.7%, and recession odds are rising. Instead of panic selling, tilt towards lower-volatility assets like the Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF (VFMV), which offers stability with a 5-year beta of 0.57, or the Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) for reliable sector exposure.
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