Kleinwort Hambros' Lowson: The opportunities in alternatives amid challenging bond outlook

Rising rates a risk

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Cash offers little, so here's a deal. Loan the government money for ten years and earn about 1.25% per annum. Before inflation. The odds are investors will lock themselves into negative real yield for ten years.

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