Growth in wage rates turned out faster than what they were a decade ago, the labor market continues to be hot, and inflation is not coming down as fast as the Fed had thought. The change in the rate of fall of inflation for January 2023 compared to December 2022 suggests that inflation remains in the system and getting control over it is more complex than what markets and the Fed have anticipated. Thus, investors looking for regular income and capital preservation can invest in mature businesses, which pay out regular dividends.