Reasons Behind the UK's Long-Term Borrowing Costs Reaching a 27-Year Peak
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 02 2025
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Source: CNBC
Rising Borrowing Costs: The U.K. has seen its long-term borrowing costs reach their highest levels in nearly 30 years, with the yield on 30-year government bonds (gilts) hitting 5.709%, driven by global bond yield increases and specific concerns in the gilt market, including political pressures and economic growth challenges.
Fiscal Pressures and Market Dynamics: The situation is compounded by the U.K.'s poor financial position, with rising inflation and a shift in the investor base from domestic pension funds to foreign hedge funds, which may lead to increased volatility in the gilt market and potential higher taxation to meet fiscal rules set by Finance Minister Rachel Reeves.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
