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UK gilts
Coverage of UK gilts in the Nexus archive.
- Gilt relief rally sends yields to biggest weekly drop since 2023
UK gilt yields experienced their largest weekly decline since 2023 following Chancellor Burnham's commitment to maintaining fiscal rules and a market reversal in expectations for Bank of England interest rate increases. The relief rally reflects renewed confidence in the government's fiscal discipline and shifting monetary policy expectations.
- Oil prices rise and bonds wobble as Iran war stokes inflation fears
Oil prices and global bonds are affected by rising tensions in the Middle East, driving inflation fears and potential interest rate increases. Brent crude rose after an attack on a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates. This increase is also influenced by Trump's warning over peace talks.