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[MARKET UPDATE] Gilts open lower by 73 ticks, hit a 85.82 trough, in close proximity to the 85.76 contract low. Weighed on by growing pressure against PM Starmer into a potentially crucial Cabinet Meeting around 09:30BST.

Gilts are trading lower as they approach recent lows, indicating increased pressure driven by political developments regarding PM Starmer ahead of an important Cabinet Meeting.

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[MARKET UPDATE] Gilts open lower by 73 ticks, hit a 85.82 trough, in close proximity to the 85.76 contract low. Weighed on by growing pressure against PM Starmer into a potentially crucial Cabinet Meeting around 09:30BST.

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At the UK Cabinet meeting (c. 09:30BST), PM Starmer will be given the chance to "go gracefully" or face ministerial resignations, Huffington Post's Schofield reports

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This sell-off suggests rising concerns about fiscal stability, which may influence yield expectations and overall market sentiment as tensions around governance grow ahead of key decisions.

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