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Can Rachel Reeves get the bond market back on side?

Can Rachel Reeves get the bond market back on side?
Published on January 14, 2025
Can Rachel Reeves get the bond market back on side?

The sell-off seen in recent weeks means 10-year UK gilt yields have risen higher than they were in the aftermath of the “mini” Budget meltdown. Although this fact is true, it is also misleading. As the chart below shows, the UK government is not alone in seeing rising borrowing costs.

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