4 stories tagged #UK gilts

  1. UK Politicians Unite Against Bank of England's Costly Bond Sales Program
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    UK Politicians Unite Against Bank of England's Costly Bond Sales Program

    Politicians across the UK political spectrum criticize the Bank of England's quantitative tightening for imposing steep losses on taxpayers through active bond sales.

    2w ago 1 min read
  2. UK Gilt Yields Spike as Labour Loses Local Elections, Starmer Under Fire
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    UK Gilt Yields Spike as Labour Loses Local Elections, Starmer Under Fire

    UK 30-year gilt yields hit a 28-year high after Labour loses council seats to Reform UK, raising questions about Starmer's future.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  3. UK 30-Year Bond Yields Hit Highest Since 1998 as Political Turmoil Deepens
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    UK 30-Year Bond Yields Hit Highest Since 1998 as Political Turmoil Deepens

    UK gilt yields surge to record highs over inflation fears, political instability, and local election risks, threatening higher costs for businesses and households.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  4. UK Bond Yield Soars to 2008 High Amid Inflation Fears
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    UK Bond Yield Soars to 2008 High Amid Inflation Fears

    UK 10-year government bonds hit their highest yield since 2008, driven by inflation concerns and geopolitical tensions, impacting gold markets.

    3mo ago 1 min read