Where to invest if Powell "lowers his guard"

Labor market data from last Friday were really impressive. However, investors were disappointed. Better data in this case undermines the belief that the Fed will cut interest rates this month by 50 basis points. Most Wall Street analysts expected 165,000 jobs to be added in June, but these expectations were virtually broken down by real data, and they were 224,000. This was a clear indication that the US economy still performs much better of total expectations.

The question now asking investors is what will happen if the FEDs delay the decision on interest until September. Whatever the interest rate decision, however, there are some companies whose shares do well regardless of the level of interest, and pay a good dividend. That's where we could look for good opportunities for long-term investment, whether the Fed will cut this month or only in September.

Darden Restaurants

Whatever the level of interest, people have to eat. Darden Restaurants is a casual restaurant with 1,700 restaurants. They are 100% owned by Darden, with two big brands under their hat: 850 Olive Garden restaurants and 500 Longhorn Steakhouse sites. The smaller brands of the company include Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Capital Grille, Bahama Breeze Seasons 52, Eddie V's and Yard House.

Despite weaker reports, analysts remain optimistic about Darden's overall and long-term performance. Shareholders receive a 2.8% dividend. Analyst Target is $ 130 dollars.

Procter & Gamble

The company offers stable dividend and stability. Procter & Gamble is the world's largest consumer goods company and operates in five segments: Beautifying, hair care, health care, home care and family care. The company has many brands, including Pampers, Tide, Bounty, Charmin, Gillette, Oral B, Crest, Olay, Pantene, Head & Shoulders, Ariel, Gain, Always, Tampax, Downy and Dawn.

Shareholders receive a dividend of 2.83%. Wall Street Target is $ 119 per share.

Raytheon

It is a top defensive company that has a serious mix of diversified businesses. The company is a leader in the defense sector, government electronics, space technology, technical services and information technology. The company operates in four principal segments: Integrated Defense Systems, intelligence, information and services, missile systems and space and airborne systems.

Wall Street believes that this will be one of the most profitable companies considering the heightened geopolitical risks, especially this year. Raytheon's shareholders receive a dividend of 2.17%, with Wall Street targeting $ 224.

VFC

The garment company has released very good results early this year. V.F. Corp is a leading company selling wholesale clothing to brands such as North Face, Vans, Wrangler, Lee Timberland and Nautica. The company distributes its products globally through independent retailers, specialized chains, outlets and e-commerce.

VFC successfully sells in the sectors of outdoor and action sports, jeanswear, workwear. The dividend received by investors is 2.35%. Analyst Target is $ 95.

It remains unclear whether the Fed will reduce interest rates at the end of this month. One thing, however, seems almost certain. If you do not cut interest rates by September, investors and markets will remain quite disappointed. Add Trump's tweets and disappointment can also cause some sale. Supposedly, the above-listed companies will withstand the pressure. However, if the Fed cuts interest rates, markets are likely to go up.

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