Sterling may be vulnerable to foreigners’ gilt trip


Right now, owners of gilts are enjoying the highest bond yields in the Group of Seven group of countries. — Reuters

THE overriding message from British finance minister Rachel Reeves on Wednesday was simple: the challenges facing UK policymakers are mushrooming, and their margin for error is rapidly shrinking.

The UK spring fiscal update made it clear that Britain faces dismal growth prospects this year and still needs to boost public borrowing.

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