Government borrowing costs have risen well above those of other developed economies
Restrictions inherited from the EU on betting against sovereign debt have hurt liquidity, says Treasury
Giving UK assets a welfare check
The reality is that nothing in fixed-income markets is ever risk-free
Expectations rise sharply to anticipate highest borrowing costs since 1998
Yields have increased sharply as investors brace for further Bank of England interest rate rises
Stubborn inflation makes UK government debt a ‘huge outlier’
Government-appointed dealer says trading volumes rose sevenfold in May compared with same month in 2022
Popularity soars in government bonds maturing in the next two years
Surge in borrowing costs reflects shift in gilts and interest rate swaps
Sleeping QT
Governments shouldn’t be spooked by a lobby whose financial interests are maximised when economic growth is absent
Large firms turn more positive as sharp sell-off takes UK’s two-year bonds above levels seen after ‘mini’ Budget
Gilt yields pass ‘mini’ Budget levels as former Treasury chief warns that Sunak could be facing voters during a recession
BoE’s forecasts are based on announced government policy, while everyone else can use their common sense
Company says fixed-income products have become much more popular
Despite fall to single figures, April’s consumer price inflation of 8.7% is significantly above BoE’s forecast
Gilt yields rise after string of stronger than expected inflation data
CMA’s initial finding shows traders exchanged sensitive information on pricing and strategies
Investors point to record debt supply as gilt yields climb above those on US Treasuries
Central bank stresses figures relating to bond-buying programme are estimates
An end to the soaring yields and forced selling under the Truss administration should make it easier to issue new bonds
Chances are that UK interest rates have peaked
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UK chancellor pencils in £241bn of gilt sales next year