Former IMF official Desmond Lachman highlights risks from Trump tariffs and tax cuts, warning of potential inflation, higher bond yields, and recession.

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Investing in dividend stocks is a no-brainer strategy. Over the last 50 years, dividend stocks have outperformed nonpayers by more than two to one (9.2% annualized total return, compared to 4.3%, according to data from Ned Davis Research and Hartford Funds).

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) index edged 3.9% higher in May, with 70% of its 30 constituent stocks ending the month in positive territory. However, the two worst-performing Dow stocks in May -- both from the healthcare sector -- kept the index's rally in check, with one of them plunging over 25%.

The short interest on 14 out of 38 consumer staple stocks—part of the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLP)—increased in May vs. the previous month. The remaining 24 stocks saw a fall in their short interest.

The economy has been sending mixed signals. While inflation is finally showing signs of cooling, undeniable cracks have surfaced in the labor market. Despite this uncertainty, pressure is rapidly intensifying on the central bank to slash interest rates when policymakers convene for the next FOMC meeting in mid-June.