The UK asset selloff has driven the pound down over 1% as 10-year gilt yields are at their highest since 2008, raising inflation concerns and uncertainty.
This kneejerk selloff highlights ongoing concerns about UK borrowing levels, with heavy gilt supply and worries about government debt sustainability driving market movements.
The recent rise in gilt yields is not driven by macro data but reflects heavy gilt supply and the inflationary impact of planned fiscal spending.
As longer-dated borrowing costs rise, the Chancellor’s fiscal headroom shrinks, suggesting potential future tax increases to adhere to fiscal rules, affecting business confidence.
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