'Is this the bubble?' Advisers share their outlook on QE and bonds

A BUBBLE?

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With all eyes on the Federal Reserve's plans, Rebecca Jones asks three advisers if - and how - they are preparing portfolios for a similar situation here.

Ben Yearsley, Head of investment research, Charles Stanley While the US may be withdrawing quantitative easing (QE), its economy is growing at 2.5%, unemployment is falling, profits are increasing, companies are doing well and energy is under control. In the UK, there might not be any more QE, but there is no danger of it being reversed. The UK is pretty much stable until the next election: there's no real inflationary pressure or massive hiccups on the horizon so there's no need to prepare for anything at the moment. But, at some point, QE will be scaled back and the consequence wi...

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