Gilt yields rise ahead of Budget as Chancellor Reeves set to increase borrowing October 8, 2024 Analysts suggested that the increase was largely a result of concerns that Chancellor Rachel Reeves will ramp up borrowing in the budget to fund a major investment programme.
City minister battles for UK to issue blockchain gilts October 2, 2024 City minister Tulip Siddiq is pushing for the UK to begin issuing gilts on the blockchain, despite resistance from other areas of the government. ‘Digital gilts’ would be a government bond issued and traded using blockchain technology, and Siddiq has been fighting for the prospect to modernise the UK financial system. “The underlying asset would [...]
UK government borrows more than expected as debt pile grows July 19, 2024 The governement borrowed more than expected during the month of June.
Bank of England should become more like the Fed to stem bond losses, Barclays says July 2, 2024 The Treasury is having to shoulder heavy losses from QE, which is attracting a lot of political attention given the parlous state of the public finances.
Next government will have to increase taxes ‘aggressively’ or ‘do a Liz Truss’ June 25, 2024 UK government debt could be at risk of a sell-off if the next government needs to increase borrowing by more than expected, a major investor in gilts has warned.
The Notebook: Why everyone’s investing in gilts April 16, 2024 | City Talk Victoria Scholar takes the Notebook pen to talk through the latest trends in the investment world, from gilts and gold to Rent the Runway.
Government debt sells off after Easter as higher-for-longer interest rate fears resurface April 3, 2024 "European bonds dropped, tracking the previous day’s selloff in Treasuries, as traders priced the possibility of fewer interest-rate cuts from the Fed," analysts at Liberum noted.
Gilts: Investors aren’t scared of UK’s ballooning deficit – yet March 13, 2024 Surging demand for UK gilts comes even as the Treasury announced plans in the Spring Budget to borrow more than ever from the private sector.
Spring Budget 2024: What will markets look out for? Gilts, rabbits and cuts March 5, 2024 Given the state of the UK's public finances, investors may get jittery if Hunt pulls too many rabbits out of the hat.
Gilts opened up to retail investors as Treasury seeks new sources of demand February 22, 2024 The changes will allow retail investors to participate in the auctions for the first time, meaning investors can benefit from the slightly discounted prices attached to new bonds.