Investors retreat into cash as political uncertainty weighs

Gold remains most popular asset class

Tom Eckett
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Cash has recorded the biggest rise in popularity over the past month, while gold allocations are at 'extreme' levels, suggesting investors are increasingly concerned about geopolitical risks and Brexit negotiations, according to the Lloyds Bank Investor Sentiment index.

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