UK 30-year borrowing costs reach their highest level since 1998
The UK government is reportedly paying its highest interest rate on 30-year bonds since 1998, while major banks expect further interest-rate increases later this year. Higher financing costs are adding pressure to public finances and the wider economy.
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Why it matters
A sustained rise in sovereign borrowing costs can increase debt-service burdens and tighten financial conditions.
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