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British government bond yields dropped from multi-decade highs hit in previous days. Sterling fell after the figures were published but then reversed course to be broadly unchanged on the day. The BoE has said Britain's persistent inflation pressure means it will move only gradually with ...
Today gilts are bought and sold electronically. Given that the cash-strapped British Government has been raising more than £200 billion a year by auctioning off new supplies of gilts, that development is perhaps to the relief of postmen across The City. Back in 1997,the entire stock of ou...
The economy is enduring challenges on many fronts, with sterling hitting record lows this week and government bonds under severe pressure after the mini-budget, promptingBank of England intervention. 'Inflation is going up across the economy' Both the pound - at $1.08 - and bond yields - ...
"Given the scale of the equity market falls since early April 2025, and the fall in government bond yields, it is possible that some DC savers may see a reduction in retirement income of up to 20%," a report by SPP cited by industry outlets said. "Given the speed and volatility of ...
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On Tuesday, U.S. inflation data also came in weaker than expected, sparking a rally in government bond prices and sending other major global currencies higher against the U.S. dollar, including the pound. BoE Chief Economist Huw Pill said on Tuesday that the expected fall in inflation to ju...
However, the government today raised over £3bn through government debt. Inflation has surged to a 40-year of 10.1 per cent, but forecasters have said it could top 20 per cent unless the government intervenes in the energy market.
price shock, and inflation much lower, real wages are finally making some positive headway. This is giving a lift to private consumption. A further support is coming from lower interest rates. While the Bank of England is yet to start cutting rates, lower government bond yi...