Market volatility is a result of factors such as portfolio adjustments and index rebalancing. A temporary rise in debt limits has raised the risk of default. While experts anticipate a short-term correction, dividend stocks like Coca-Cola Company and CVS Health (NYSE :), Dow Inc. (DOW) are still in danger. Sysco Corp (SYY), offering a stable income stream, could be solid bets now.Driven by investors’ concerns over rising inflation and U.S.-China trade tensions, the dollar eased, and a gauge of global equity markets fell on Monday. Marc Chandler (chief market strategist, Bannockburn Global Forex) said, “In the past escalation U.S. China trade tensions has caused risk off among investors.” To avoid default, the U.S. Senate raised temporarily the $28.4 Trillion debt limit. It gives the Administration eight weeks to deal with the matter. This is combined with seasonal factors such as portfolio adjustments and index rebalancing, which can lead to increased market volatility.

The market volatility is evident from the recovery of the major indexes yesterday, with Dow gaining almost 340 points while S&P 500 rose 0.8%. According to a Bankrate poll, market analysts anticipate a 10% correction in the coming year. A third of them expect it anytime within six months.

To ensure a stable stream of income, quality shares could include those of solid dividend-paying stocks like The Coca-Cola Company (KO), CVS Healthcare Corporation (CVS), Dow Inc.(DOW), Sysco Corporation [NYSE:]).

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