AJ Bell analyst Danni Hewson said persistently high UK bond yields ahead of the Oct. 28 budget are increasing pressure on public finances. LSEG data show the 30-year gilt yield rose to 6.036% on Wednesday, the highest since 1998. Inf concerns and a l

2026-10-08

AJ Bell analyst Danni Hewson said persistently high UK bond yields ahead of the Oct. 28 budget are increasing pressure on public finances. LSEG data show the 30-year gilt yield rose to 6.036% on Wednesday, the highest since 1998. Inf concerns and a large government debt burden are prompting investors to demand a risk premium on sovereign bonds.