UK gilts above Truss ousting levels as Reeves faces 'more speculative' market marred by decisions of former government

Long-term real gilts at a 20-year high

Eve Maddock-Jones
clock • 6 min read

UK gilts are running higher than they were when former prime minister Liz Truss was forced out of 10 Downing Street after her Mini Budget sent levels rocketing, which comes just a week on from the widespread selloff triggered by fears of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ potential dismissal, and her mammoth task to restore the UK government’s debts.

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