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UK Bonds Fall as Burnham Win, Oil Prices Renew Fiscal Concerns

UK Bonds Fall as Burnham Win, Oil Prices Renew Fiscal Concerns
Bloomberg Markets Friday 19 June 2026, 07:36 UTC By James Hirai, Alice Atkins 1 min read
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UK Bonds Fall as Burnham Win, Oil Prices Renew Fiscal Concerns The UK’s government bonds fell on Friday as higher oil prices renewed concerns over inflation and a win by Andy Burnham in a special election increased the country’s political uncertainty. Yields on 10-year gilts rose five basis points to 4.81%, underperforming European peers. Global bonds took a hit with Brent crude climbing back above $80 a barrel as the US and Iran postponed the start of negotiations over a permanent peace deal.

UK Bonds Fall as Burnham Win, Oil Prices Renew Fiscal Concerns The UK’s government bonds fell on Friday as higher oil prices renewed concerns over inflation and a win by Andy Burnham in a special election increased the country’s political uncertainty. Yields on 10-year gilts rose five basis points to 4.81%, underperforming European peers. Global bonds took a hit with Brent crude climbing back above $80 a barrel as the US and Iran postponed the start of negotiations over a permanent peace deal.
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