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UK bonds and the pound remained stable following the Labour Party's local election loss, as noted by Ebury strategist Matthew Ryan. He indicated that the market had anticipated this outcome but warned that increased speculation on a leadership change could alter the situation. Ryan expressed concerns about potential shifts towards larger fiscal spending and tax measures, which could lead to higher bond issuance and affect fiscal sustainability, potentially raising bond yields and deterring foreign investment.

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UK Bonds and Pound Remain Stable Despite Labour Party's Local Election Loss

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Yields on 10-year Treasurys and U.K. government bonds also increased and reached one-month highs as oil prices surged to their highest since the start of the Middle East war.

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Ten-year bund yield hits 15-year high as surging oil price lifts bond yields globally

The U.K.'s Debt Management Office auctioned 4 billion pounds ($5.36 billion) in March 2033 gilts, receiving bids totaling 13.2 billion pounds. The bid-to-cover ratio was 3.30, with an average yield of 4.507% and an average price of 97.75. The maximum yield reached 4.509%. The settlement date for the auction is April 10, 2026.

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U.K. Sells 4 Billion Pounds in March 2033 Gilt

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The Bank of England's plans to reform the gilt repo market to enhance financial stability have raised concerns among traders and hedge funds. While there is general support for improving market resilience, key aspects of the proposal are seen as unfeasible and potentially risky. Traders worry that central clearinghouses could increase costs and liquidity pressures, while proposed limits on leverage may reduce demand for UK bonds. The central bank is alarmed by the growing influence of hedge funds in the bond market, which could lead to instability during economic downturns.

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Bond traders: Bank of England gilt shake-up would ‘concentrate risks’ in market meltdown

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European indexes rose, with the UKX up 1.04%, DAX up 1.78%, and CAC up 1.51%, amid optimism for a resolution to the Middle East conflict. The pan-European Stoxx 600 increased by 1.46%. UK inflation remained stable at 3%, while Spain's producer prices fell 7% Y/Y. Retail sales in Denmark rose 2.2% Y/Y. In the bond market, US 10-year Treasury yields fell to 4.33%, and UK yields dropped to 4.85%. Natural gas futures in Europe fell over 6% to below €51 per MWh.

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European indexes rise on hopes of resolution to Middle East conflict; yields dip

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Yields on U.K. government bonds fell, sharply reversing earlier moves on renewed optimism after President Trump said he would postpone attacks on Iranian power plants.

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Gilt yields turn lower after Trump postpones attacks on Iranian power plants

Britain's borrowing costs are increasing rapidly, the fastest since the Liz Truss mini-Budget crisis, due to market reactions to the war in Iran. The yield on 10-year UK gilts has surged over 0.4 percentage points this week, rising from 4.23% to 4.69%. This represents the sharpest increase in government bond yields recently.

- Britain’s borrowing costs are increasing rapidly due to market reactions to the war in Iran.  
- The yield on 10-year UK gilts has risen by over 0.4 percentage points this week, from 4.23% to 4.69%.  
- This surge represents the fastest rise since the crisis following Liz Truss's mini-Budget.

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UK government bonds opened lower across the board, with the 10-year yield rising 7 basis points to 4.51%

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iShares III UK Gilts 0-5yr UCITS ETF reported a net asset value (NAV) of GBP 5.653124 per share as of February 26, 2026. There are 93,428,636 shares in issue. The information provided by BlackRock is indicative and subject to change, and does not constitute investment advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results, and investments may fluctuate in value. BlackRock is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK.

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SPDR Bloomberg Barclays 1-5 Year Gilt UCITS ETF(GLTS.UK)

UK Bonds and Pound Remain Stable Despite Labour Party's Local Election Loss

Ten-year bund yield hits 15-year high as surging oil price lifts bond yields globally

U.K. Sells 4 Billion Pounds in March 2033 Gilt

Bond traders: Bank of England gilt shake-up would ‘concentrate risks’ in market meltdown

European indexes rise on hopes of resolution to Middle East conflict; yields dip