End of QE risks negative gilt returns

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Pension funds are at risk of negative gilt returns as inflation, quantitative easing and an improving economy all start to drive yields higher, Schroders warns.

The fund manager believes current gilt yields will climb higher from their current position – averaging 3.3% on ten-year gilts – given the current economic climate, resulting in negative returns fo...

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