With the European Central Bank weighing a December rate hike as eurozone inflation hovers at 4% and energy costs squeeze growth, the gap between fragile payouts and sturdier dividends is getting wider. Income investors risk being left behind if they ignore how higher borrowing costs and sticky prices hit different businesses. This article uncovers three eurozone defensive dividend stocks that look relatively well placed in this tougher backdrop. The three stocks highlighted below are just a starting sample. The full screen surfaced 12 more eurozone defensive dividend companies with equally compelling income stories that are not covered in this article.
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