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Weekly Commentary: Bonds Bludgeoned

Interest Rates & YieldsCredit & Bond MarketsSovereign Debt & RatingsFiscal Policy & Budget

Treasury long-bond yields jumped 18 bps this week to 5.12%, reaching their highest level since July 2007 and surpassing the October 2023 gilt crisis spike. The article also highlights UK government debt rising to 150% of GDP from 85% in 2019, underscoring a deteriorating sovereign debt backdrop and heightened financing pressure.

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Treasury long-bond yields jumped 18 bps this week to 5.12%, reaching their highest level since July 2007 and surpassing the October 2023 gilt crisis spike. The article also highlights UK government debt rising to 150% of GDP from 85% in 2019, underscoring a deteriorating sovereign debt backdrop and heightened financing pressure.

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