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Rise in gilt yields does not reflect election concerns

Although gilt yields have risen over the last few weeks, this seems to have reflected easing fears of deflation, not growing concerns about the outcome of the general election. So with little political risk priced in, gilt yields look vulnerable to rise further if the election fails to yield a stable government.

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