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TRX Citi's Woodruff says Treasuries are a weaker portfolio hedge amid inflation
Citigroup Australia CEO Mark Woodruff said US Treasuries are becoming a less effective hedge against equity volatility as persistent inflation, rising bond supply and higher rates undermine their defensive role, according to a Bloomberg report cited by Hedgeweek. Speaking at the Citi Australia & New Zealand Investment Conference in Sydney, he said demand for hedging instruments is rising while traditional fixed income strategies have diminished in effectiveness. The report says investors are considering alternatives including hedge funds and commodities.
Why “Unverified”
- Reported by Hedgeweek alone, with no second source or primary confirmation yet
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What the sources claim
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Woodruff said the current macro environment has weakened US government bonds' appeal as protection against equity volatility.
“the current macroeconomic environment has weakened the appeal of US government bonds as protection against equity market volatility”
Hedgeweek -
Persistent inflation and rising neutral interest rates have complicated Treasuries' role in portfolio construction.
“persistent inflation and rising neutral interest rates have complicated their role in portfolio construction”
Hedgeweek -
Woodruff said demand for hedging instruments is increasing but traditional fixed income strategies have become less effective.
“demand for hedging instruments was increasing, but the effectiveness of traditional fixed income strategies had diminished”
Hedgeweek -
The report says investors are considering alternatives including hedge funds and commodities.
“prompting investors to consider alternatives including hedge funds and commodities”
Hedgeweek
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