What the government bond sell-off means for UK investors

Bond yields rising across major economies

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Yields on UK gilts hit their highest levels since 1998 this month, piling further pressure on the government ahead of the Autumn Budget and prompting portfolio reallocations as investors anticipate rising interest rates.

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