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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

UK government borrowing costs fall to lowest level since July

In a boost for the chancellor, the yield in effect the interest rate on 10-year UK government bonds has fallen by about 0.15 percentage points this week, after briefly dipping below 4.5% early on Friday for the first time in three months. Government bond yields have tumbled across advanced economies, as investors scrambled to buy safe-haven assets amid fears over US-China trade tensions and signs of stress in the US banking system.
UK politics
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Rising bond yields leave Reeves with no choice but to plan a muddle-through' budget

UK long-term gilt yields and the pound's decline signal weakened investor confidence while global factors and central-bank risks are driving higher borrowing costs.
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fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Decline in pension fund demand for UK bonds could drive 20bn surge in borrowing costs, OBR warns

A significant drop in pension fund demand for UK government bonds may lead to increased borrowing costs.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

UK bond yields fall as markets welcome Starmer's backing of Reeves

Keir Starmer's support for Rachel Reeves stabilized UK government bond markets, easing fears over fiscal stability amidst rising borrowing costs.
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