Some market participants attribute the move to a negative verdict on the economic management of the Labour government and instability across Western economies. One trader noted that current market pressure suggests a financial breaking point may be approaching.
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UK 30 Year Gilt Yield Tops 6% for First Time Since 1998
Global Markets14 days ago
Yields on long dated British government securities surged by more than 12 basis points on Oct 7. The 30 year gilt reached 6.034%, crossing the 6% threshold for the first time since 1998, marking the highest rate for this maturity in nearly three decades.
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