The performance of utilities companies across the world has been difficult so far this year, following strong performance in 2014.
A relatively benign interest rate outlook, coupled with modest growth, saw the US provide much of the gains last year, but this year investors have become increasingly wary of the potential for interest rate rises in the US and the UK. However, is this really a substantial risk to utilities?
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