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Fortis Expected to Raise Dividend Amid Rising Interest Rates

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Fortis Inc. is expected to increase its dividend payout in November, which would mark 53 years of consecutive annual dividend increases for the company. This expectation comes as rising interest rates are causing share prices of utility stocks to drop. Inflation is noted as a factor causing portfolios designed to reduce market risk to suffer.

From theglobeandmail.com

Why it matters

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Utility stocks are sensitive to interest rates, behaving similarly to bonds by dropping in price when rates increase. Fortis is considered a key holding in conservative portfolios due to its regulated status and predictable income growth. The Bank of Canada adjusts monetary policy, such as hiking rates, in response to combat inflation.

From theglobeandmail.com

Who's involved

  • FortisCompany expected to increase its dividend payout in November
  • Bank of CanadaCentral bank that adjusts monetary policy in response to inflation
  • Canadian UtilitiesUtility company mentioned alongside Fortis regarding dividend history

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • Canadian UtilitiesSpeculative

    Canadian Utilities might see its share price drop due to rising interest rates.

  • FortisSpeculative

    Fortis might see its share price drop due to rising interest rates.

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