German bond yields fell after spiking on Wednesday as investors watched for further disruption in the oil market following the latest flare-up in conflict between the US and Iran.
German bond yields fell after spiking on Wednesday as investors watched for further disruption in the oil market following the latest flare-up in conflict between the US and Iran.
The two-year US Treasury yield climbed back toward last month’s peak amid a selloff in global bond markets as rising oil prices rekindled worries about inflation.
The two-year US Treasury yield climbed back toward last month’s peak amid a selloff in global bond markets as rising oil prices rekindled worries about inflation.
Treasuries edged lower as traders awaited a US employment print that may give clues on the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate path after Chairman Kevin Warsh struck a dovish tone on inflation.
Treasuries edged lower as traders awaited a US employment print that may give clues on the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate path after Chairman Kevin Warsh struck a dovish tone on inflation.
Foreign investors, long an anchor for the UK government bond market, turned net sellers of gilts in May as climbing yields failed to offset concern about the country’s political turbulence.
Foreign investors, long an anchor for the UK government bond market, turned net sellers of gilts in May as climbing yields failed to offset concern about the country’s political turbulence.
The pound and gilts edged higher after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned and the path to power began to clear for the frontrunner to succeed him.
The pound and gilts edged higher after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned and the path to power began to clear for the frontrunner to succeed him.
Keir Starmer announces his resignation, on June 22.
Traders added to wagers for Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes, fully pricing a quarter-point increase by September after a spike in oil prices revived inflation concerns.
Traders added to wagers for Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes, fully pricing a quarter-point increase by September after a spike in oil prices revived inflation concerns.
The Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve building in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Traders in the US rates options market are embracing a nascent wager on the Federal Reserve's interest-rate path: a whopping 3 percentage points worth of cuts in the next nine months.
The UK’s government bonds fell after Andy Burnham’s victory in a special election renewed political uncertainty, prompting investors to demand a higher premium to hold the country’s debt.
The UK’s government bonds fell after Andy Burnham’s victory in a special election renewed political uncertainty, prompting investors to demand a higher premium to hold the country’s debt.
Commuters on Westminster Bridge near the Houses of Parliament in the background in London, UK, on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. The UK’s Labour government passed a workers’ rights package that expands protections for employees and achieves a key policy goal of the party’s left.
Faced with ongoing volatility in the oil market, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey and his colleagues are trying to strike a path that’s tough on inflation without harming growth and jobs. To do so, they’re taking a history lesson in football.
Faced with ongoing volatility in the oil market, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey and his colleagues are trying to strike a path that’s tough on inflation without harming growth and jobs. To do so, they’re taking a history lesson in football.
Andrew Bailey, governor of the Bank of England, at The Investment Association annual conference in London, UK, on Thursday, June 4, 2026. The BOE is considering whether it needs to hike interest rates to contain the threat of another period of prolonged high inflation.
Gilts extended their winning streak to five days after UK inflation held steady in May, easing pressure on the Bank of England to raise interest rates.
Gilts extended their winning streak to five days after UK inflation held steady in May, easing pressure on the Bank of England to raise interest rates.
Treasuries fell Wednesday after a gauge of private-sector employment growth left intact expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates this year.
Treasuries fell Wednesday after a gauge of private-sector employment growth left intact expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates this year.
The Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve building in Washington, DC.
Treasuries retreated from near their best levels of the past month as the first of three labor-market reports this week backed wagers that the Federal Reserve’s next move will be to raise interest rates.
Treasuries retreated from near their best levels of the past month as the first of three labor-market reports this week backed wagers that the Federal Reserve’s next move will be to raise interest rates.
Traders trimmed wagers on the extent of interest rate hikes from the Bank of England this year, fueled by falling oil prices on optimism over signs of progress in talks between the US and Iran.
Traders trimmed wagers on the extent of interest rate hikes from the Bank of England this year, fueled by falling oil prices on optimism over signs of progress in talks between the US and Iran.
UK bonds edged higher on Monday, though yields remained near multi-year highs as investors weighed the fiscal implications of Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham potentially challenging for UK Prime Minister.
UK bonds edged higher on Monday, though yields remained near multi-year highs as investors weighed the fiscal implications of Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham potentially challenging for UK Prime Minister.
UK government bonds tumbled after Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham secured a pathway to potentially challenge Keir Starmer as prime minister, threatening political instability that investors fear could result in more expansive fiscal policy.
UK government bonds tumbled after Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham secured a pathway to potentially challenge Keir Starmer as prime minister, threatening political instability that investors fear could result in more expansive fiscal policy.
Andy Burnham Photographer: Chris J. Ratcliffe/Bloomberg
UK government bonds tumbled after Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham secured a pathway to potentially challenge Keir Starmer as prime minister, threatening political instability that investors fear could result in more expansive fiscal policy.
UK government bonds tumbled after Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham secured a pathway to potentially challenge Keir Starmer as prime minister, threatening political instability that investors fear could result in more expansive fiscal policy.
Andy Burnham Photographer: Chris J. Ratcliffe/Bloomberg
The UK bond market tumbled, driving long-term bond yields back to the highest in nearly three decades, as speculation over Keir Starmer’s future as prime minister renewed concern about the weakened state of Britain’s finances.
The UK bond market tumbled, driving long-term bond yields back to the highest in nearly three decades, as speculation over Keir Starmer’s future as prime minister renewed concern about the weakened state of Britain’s finances.
Keir Starmer Photographer: Jose Sarmento Matos/Bloomberg
The UK bond market tumbled, driving long-term bond yields back to the highest in nearly three decades, as speculation over Keir Starmer’s future as prime minister renewed concern about the weakened state of Britain’s finances.
The UK bond market tumbled, driving long-term bond yields back to the highest in nearly three decades, as speculation over Keir Starmer’s future as prime minister renewed concern about the weakened state of Britain’s finances.
Keir Starmer Photographer: Jose Sarmento Matos/Bloomberg
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