JP Morgan AM: 'Gilts are the standout' safe haven as capex decline prompts pivot from US Treasuries

Tariffs 'a lingering theme'

Linus Uhlig
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UK gilts could offer cover for investors instead of US Treasuries with predictions of a decline in capital expenditure coupled with ongoing tariff tumult expected to accelerate a pivot away from the US.

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