Invesco and Rathbones Cut Gilts on UK Exposure to Politics, Oil
The News
Several fund managers, including Invesco, Ninety One, Rathbones, and W1M, have reduced their holdings of UK government debt in 2023 due to concerns over inflation and political instability. These worries are prompting them to seek alternative investments elsewhere.
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Political instability in the UK is a primary concern for fund managers.
Fund managers including Invesco Ltd., Ninety One UK Ltd., Rathbones Asset Management Ltd. and W1M Group Ltd. have soured on UK government debt this year.
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Worries about inflation and political instability prompted those fund managers to look elsewhere.
Bloomberg- Inflation fears are a key driver of the sell-off.
- Selling gilts pushes yields higher, raising government borrowing costs.
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Loaded language removedFund managers including Invesco Ltd., Ninety One UK Ltd., Rathbones Asset Management Ltd. and W1M Group Ltd. have reduced their holdings of UK government debt this year as concerns about inflation and political uncertainty lead them to seek other options.
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Worries about inflation and political instability prompted those fund managers to look elsewhere.
BloombergFund managers including Invesco Ltd., Ninety One UK Ltd., Rathbones Asset Management Ltd. and W1M Group Ltd. have soured on UK government debt this year.
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