What to make of today’s sell-off in Gilts

The sell-off in the Gilt market after today’s budget announcement in the UK probably reflects concerns that the Chancellor’s fiscal plans will result in an increased a supply of bonds and less monetary easing. We will be reviewing our forecast for Bank Rate and Gilt yields in due course.

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