If not the US, where else?

Industry expert Chris Barter, CFA, CAIA, looks at government debt and safe places for institutions to park their money in the current market.

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What factors need to be considered if divesting from US Treasuries?

For decades, US Treasuries have been used as a safe parking vehicle for cash by institutions globally. US Treasuries are also described in financial textbooks and academic papers as "risk-free rates". However, as Aviva Investors highlighted in a recent article, this status is coming into question.

So, is the US good for the money?

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