UK 30-Year Gilt Yield Hits 5.75% as Burnham Seeks Fiscal Rule Flexibility
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 20
UK 30-Year Gilt Yield Hits 5.75% as Burnham Seeks Fiscal Rule Flexibility
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 20
Summary
UK government bonds extended losses after Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he would seek “any flexibility” in fiscal rules, deepening investor concern over heavier borrowing.
10-year gilt yields rose 8 basis points to 5.03%, while 30-year yields climbed 9 basis points to 5.75% — their highest since May 20.
Sterling also weakened on the remarks, falling as much as 0.3% against the dollar to a session low.
Gilts underperformed both US Treasuries and euro-area bonds, showing the selloff was driven by UK-specific fiscal worries rather than a broader global rates move.