[MARKET UPDATE] Gilts print a fresh contract low at 85.44, lower by 139 ticks vs downside of 66 ticks in Bunds or 19 ticks in USTs

Gilts reaching a fresh contract low suggests significant bearish sentiment in the UK bond market, with a notable underperformance relative to German Bunds and U.S.

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[MARKET UPDATE] Gilts print a fresh contract low at 85.44, lower by 139 ticks vs downside of 66 ticks in Bunds or 19 ticks in USTs

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Treasuries. This widening spread may indicate concerns about the UK's fiscal outlook or inflationary pressures, impacting investor sentiment and potentially influencing the Bank of England's interest rate strategy moving forward.

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