Global bond sell-off intensifies, as UK long-term borrowing costs pass 6%
Context
Fears that US borrowing costs are unsustainable drive Britain’s 30-year bond yield to level not seen since 1998 Business live – latest updates The turmoil in global bond markets intensified on Thursday amid fears that the US deficit is reaching unsustainable levels, helping drive UK long-term borrowing costs to a 28-year high. The threat of a renewed round of inflation from the persistently high cost of oil has spooked investors, who believe central banks will be forced to raise rates in the coming months to prevent price increases from becoming embedded. Continue reading...
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- Direction
- ↑ / ↓ likely price move for the asset
- Exp. move
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