The dangers of 'end-of-cycle excesses'

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Investors still appear willing to take risk, but this remains a very unloved equity market rally - led by defensive sectors such as consumer staples and utilities, writes Erik Knutzen, chief investment officer—multi-asset class at Neuberger Berman.

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