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‘Striking’ rise in UK government debt holdings comes as central bank stepped up QE during Covid crisis
Brightening economic prospects for Britain lead to sharp contrast with eurozone debt
Reduction in risk from Brexit and negative rates have boosted appeal of British debt
Government to sell £15bn of green gilts this year and proposes heavier borrowing than projected
FT survey finds big players in bond market think plan is attempt to finance government deficit
DMO defends ‘syndication’ process after questions over whether it delivers taxpayer value
Current level still suggests investors think a deal is likely, say analysts
Questions over whether bond issues have achieved best results for taxpayers
‘Counterintuitive’ rally comes after Wednesday’s decision that index is to be replaced from 2030
Investors will still receive the broad inflation protection they cherish
Move will save taxpayer billions of pounds each year but hit some pensioners and bondholders
Popularity of similar investments does not necessarily make them a good idea
Move can boost environmentally-friendly finance market but UK government must do more
Agency warns growth will be ‘meaningfully weaker’ than anticipated and points to governance problems
Low rates contradict warning by Chancellor Rishi Sunak on borrowings
West’s easy money policy boosts China’s bond market; tricky times follow US corporate borrowing binge: vast Chinese debt market requires big reforms; going green on bonds is best way to change behaviours
Recent collapse in interest rates increases likely losses for investors, says Insight
Extra £110bn in scheduled gilt issuance set to take total to more than double previous record
Mike Mackenzie’s daily analysis of what’s moving global markets
Yields on short-term debt push further below zero, showing investors’ willingness to fund economic stimulus
Bond markets are following trendy Japan as long-term yields collapse to zero or below
BoE support and investors’ willingness to tolerate extra supply boost UK market
This alternative to bonds can help both states and yield-deprived investors
Yields on 2- year and 5-year UK debt drop to record lows
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