gilt
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That same day, UK 10-year gilt yield – a measure of the effective interest rate on a 10-year loan to government – fell back, something attributed to Burnham's attempt to calm markets.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
The benchmark 10-year gilt yield rose to 5.1% on Tuesday, its highest level since 2008.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
Two-year gilt yields rise 7.8 basis points to 4.544%, having hit a near seven-week high of 4.595%, Tradeweb data show.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
The 10-year gilt is the benchmark for government bonds, while the two and five-year gilts have an influence on fixed-rate mortgage rates of the same time frame.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
He wore the dress uniform of the US Navy, blue wool cutaway coat with two rows of gilt buttons.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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