The Bank of England has issued a robust defence of its quantitative easing programme following criticism from Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, who cautioned that taxpayers could face a
All posts tagged in government-bonds
15Articles
British government borrowing costs have fallen noticeably, while sterling weakened, as Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled a steadfast commitment to fiscal stability ahead of the upcoming budget. Investors flocked to gilts
The UK government’s borrowing costs have hit an 11 month low, offering Chancellor Rachel Reeves a welcome windfall just weeks before the autumn budget. Yields on 10 year government bonds,
British government borrowing costs experienced their sharpest decline since 2023 on Wednesday, following better-than-expected inflation figures that helped alleviate market concerns about persistent price increases. The benchmark 10-year UK government
Britain demonstrated remarkable strength in its government bond market on Tuesday, with a successful placement of £1 billion in 30-year inflation-linked gilts, despite recent market volatility. The Debt Management Office’s
Global markets faced renewed pressure today as oil prices climbed to their highest levels since August, intensifying worries about inflation and interest rates that have already triggered significant bond market
The UK financial markets witnessed significant turbulence this week as 30-year gilt yields surged to their highest levels since 1998, triggering widespread concerns about the nation’s economic stability and government
British government borrowing costs have climbed at twice the pace of international peers this week, whilst sterling dropped to its lowest level since 2023, signalling mounting pressure on the UK
Rachel Reeves is weighing significant reductions to public services as the UK’s borrowing costs surge to levels not seen since 1998, amid mounting pressure on the Labour government’s fiscal strategy.
British government borrowing costs have surged to their highest levels since 1998, sparking concerns about the UK’s economic outlook and putting pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s fiscal headroom. The dramatic
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, made an unprecedented second public statement in as many days, asserting her “iron grip” on public finances amidst an intensifying bond market sell-off.
The UK’s financial landscape is facing mounting pressures as rising borrowing costs threaten to derail Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ fiscal strategy mere months after her inaugural Budget. The situation has become
In the wake of the UK's recent "shock and awe" budget announcement, the financial markets have been closely watching the government bond sector. The latest developments indicate a significant shift in investor sentiment, with demand for government bonds faltering in a post-budget auction. This blog post delves into the reasons behind this trend and its potential implications for the UK economy.
British government bonds faced intense selling pressure on Thursday, driving borrowing costs to their peak levels for 2024, as investors grappled with the implications of Rachel Reeves’ expansionary Budget plans.
British long-term borrowing costs reached a post-election peak on Tuesday as financial markets prepared for Rachel Reeves’ landmark first Budget. The chancellor is poised to unveil an ambitious plan to
