Ruffer ups interest rate protection in face of 'pivotal' Fed hiking cycle

Potential for four hikes

Laura Dew
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The managers of the Ruffer Investment Company are becoming increasingly cautious as they cut the net portfolio duration to a "negligible" level in preparation for the first Fed hiking cycle since 2004.

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