UK sells GBP 3bln 4.125% 2033 Gilt: b/c 3.37x (prev. 3.18x), average yield 4.075% (prev. 4.296%), tail 0.2bps (prev. 0.2bps)

The UK’s successful auction of GBP 3 billion in 4.125% 2033 Gilts reflects strong demand, evidenced by an increase in the bid-to-cover ratio from the previous auction.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 24 Feb 2026, 10:22 UTCOn the live feed at 10:02 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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UK sells GBP 3bln 4.125% 2033 Gilt: b/c 3.37x (prev. 3.18x), average yield 4.075% (prev. 4.296%), tail 0.2bps (prev. 0.2bps)

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The lower average yield suggests a positive shift in investor sentiment towards gilts, potentially indicating a more favorable outlook for UK government bonds. This could lead to a spillover effect, impacting both rates and broader risk sentiment in the market.

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