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Oct 2023
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HSBC's Steven Major Talks Bonds

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Steven Major, global head of fixed income at HSBC, says investors looking for "safe" returns should turn to 2-Year US Treasuries. He spoke with hosts Lisa Abramowicz and Tom Keene.

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