74% of UK investors race to buy bonds ahead of rate cuts
Investors are scurrying to lock in decade-high yields before rate hikes bring then down to earth
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Inflation has been conspicuous in its absence since the financial crisis, in spite of the significant stimulus injected into many of the world’s major economies, according to Robert Lea, head of global equity research at Ashburton Investments.
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Investors are scurrying to lock in decade-high yields before rate hikes bring then down to earth
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Equity holdings in multi-asset funds surpassed their long-term average
It gained £300m in new money during the first quarter, down from £700m at the start of 2023
Passive funds were the most popular purchase, accounting for 74% of all sales over the period