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Returns from gilts likely to be paltry even if policy remains loose

Gilt yields have risen slightly today, but we doubt that they will climb much further, given we expect the Bank of England to keep policy ultra-loose for many years. However, since we also doubt the Bank will cut interest rates into negative territory, we think that the returns from gilts are likely to be paltry at best.

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