Citadel Securities Sees Bonds Return as Haven Amid Growth Risks

Investors are rotating into bonds as a hedge amid growing tensions in the Middle East, according to Citadel Securities, with focus shifting from inflation concerns to slowing growth. Expect risk-off positioning to pressure risk assets and support safe-haven demand for sovereign debt and lower yields until geopolitical and growth clarity returns.

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Investors are rotating into bonds as a hedge amid growing tensions in the Middle East, according to Citadel Securities, with focus shifting from inflation concerns to slowing growth. Expect risk-off positioning to pressure risk assets and support safe-haven demand for sovereign debt and lower yields until geopolitical and growth clarity returns.