UK Debt Yields Surge, Echoing 2022 Crisis Fears
2025-08-19
Yields on long-term UK government bonds have surged, exceeding their US counterparts for the first time this century, sparking concerns about the UK's fiscal situation. The 30-year UK gilt yield hit 5.61%, 68 basis points higher than the US equivalent. This widening gap reflects growing investor apprehension. The UK faces long-term structural economic challenges, high inflation, slowing growth, and rising unemployment. The upcoming inflation report is crucial; hotter-than-expected data could push yields higher and potentially trigger another 2022-style pension crisis.
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