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Pound drops as 30-year gilt yields at highest level this century
The surge in 30-year UK government bond yields to 5.72% raises borrowing costs amid inflation and public debt concerns, pressuring the pound and challenging fiscal policy.
- Stocks in London fell sharply, with the FTSE 100 index down 0.9% to 9,116.69, amidst rising global concerns and inflationary pressures.
- The pound dropped to 1.3389 dollars from 1.3548, reflecting worries about UK public finances and bond yield spikes.
- The yield on UK 30-year government bonds reached 5.71%, the highest since 1998, indicating increasing caution among investors.
- Warning lights are flashing about increasingly tricky economic conditions and geopolitical risks.
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Pressure on Chancellor ramps up as government bond sell-off deepens
Long-dated gilts hit fresh highs not seen since 1998 and the pound fell further amid worries over public finances in the UK and globally. UK long-term government borrowing costs have continued to surge higher, hitting fresh 27-year highs, while the pound remained under pressure despite Downing Street’s assurances over the Chancellor’s position. The yield on 30-year UK government bonds – also known as gilts – reached a new high not seen since 199…
Concern and flight from British government bonds have also influenced other European markets, with sovereign bond yields that have risen slightly
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The IndependentStocks slide and pound dives as bond yields spike
The FTSE 100 index closed down 79.65 points at 9,116.69.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right3Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Left
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