High interest rates are spooky and at the same time Goldman urges that there are ''attractive trades to be found in high-dividend payers that are also growing their yield at a quick pace. By Goldman's measure, the top 25% of dividend-growers in the S&P 500 have outperformed during past rising-rate environments.'' [BI]
I mean, pushing for short-term high-dividend payers at this point in time? Not interested.
Compare that to their outlook for growth in January and you'll realize that their predictions are not based on any foundation. 2018-2019 predictions will be even worse in that regard.