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Pound Falls to 14-Month Low Amid Rising Gilt Yields and Economic Concerns

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Pound Falls to 14-Month Low Amid Rising Gilt Yields and Economic Concerns

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  • The pound has declined to its lowest level since late 2023, trading at $1.2295.
  • Global bond selloffs are driving UK borrowing costs to their highest in over 16 years, causing concern over fiscal health.
  • Benchmark 10-year gilt yields have spiked significantly this week, reflecting deteriorating confidence in the UK's financial outlook.
  • Despite normally supporting the pound, higher gilt yields are not influencing the currency positively due to investor worries.
  • There are fears that ongoing market turmoil may pressure Finance Minister Rachel Reeves into cutting future spending.

For the full article, visit Reuters.


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