The Big Debate: Strategic Bonds

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In the latest Big Debate, our one-on-one special with Rathbone Unit Trust Management discussed Strategic Bonds.

Click here to listen to this debate on demand Where now for bond markets? We will be assessing the opportunities and risks for bond investors as a cloudy picture emerges on prospects for the UK economy. Fitch warned recently the UK's prized AAA rating is still under threat but there was more positive news this week as business leaders predicted the UK economy moved out of recession in the third quarter. Bond markets have had a very strong run as investors search for safe havens but for how long can this continue and how will the economic outlook affect returns from the asset class? ...

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