Would a UK downgrade mean Armageddon for bonds?

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Charlotte Richards asks bond managers about the possible impact of the UK losing its prized AAA rating.

This year has been plagued with rumours that the UK could lose its prized AAA rating. Ratings agencies Moody's and Fitch placed the UK on a negative outlook earlier this year. Moody's said th...

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