Why the bond market matters
ANALYSIS: Politicians should maybe heed the lessons of the Truss government and make sure they maintain the confidence of the bond market.
US Treasury Bonds yields had their sharpest monthly rise in the past two years following the Presidential election.
Mark Brighouse
Tue, 03 Dec 2024
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The interest rates that borrowers pay on fixed mortgages are determined by the yields on long-term government bonds that rise and fall with the market. While this matters a great deal for home buyers, the bond market also has a great deal of influence on government and politics.
In 2022, UK Prime
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Mark Brighouse
Tue, 03 Dec 2024
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