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Global Market: UK Gilt yields rise as oil, US Treasury yields weigh on bonds

Economic Times 7 October 2026 at 12:11 pm 1 min read 4 views Read Original
Global Market: UK Gilt yields rise as oil, US Treasury yields weigh on bonds

British 10-year gilt yields jumped 6 basis points to 5.44%, nearing a 19-year high, as rising oil prices and US Treasury yields fueled inflation concerns. Investors also focused on Britain’s upcoming October 28 budget and fiscal outlook. Potentially higher borrowing needs and weak global bond markets added pressure to government debt.

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