How safe are “risk‑free” investments today?
A look at the bond market and recent events impacting market liquidity. Are storm clouds on the horizon?
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Safe haven investments, such as long‑term government debt, are typically considered low‑risk market opportunities, delivering nearly certain returns with little possibility for loss. Among the most well-regarded assets are G7 bonds, debt instruments backed by some of the world’s largest industrialized nations.
As inflation continues to rise and unprecedented market conditions emerge, could the UK gilt market turmoil be just the tip of the iceberg?