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Consumer confidence is sliding, inflation is still biting and the Federal Reserve has just raised rates again, so investors are hunting for income streams that feel less fragile than discretionary stories. Defensive, dividend-paying consumer staples can sometimes offer that mix of cash flow and relative resilience when households pull back. This article examines three specific stocks exposed to these pressures and outlines how each may, or may not, fit into a cautious watchlist. The stocks...