gilt
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The yield on the U.K. 10-year gilt, or government bond, topped 5% in May for its highest level since 2008, and the 30-year yield neared a 21st century record of just under 5.9%.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
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 10-year gilt yield soared 16 basis points to 5.16% as Prime Minister Keir Starmer fought to save his political future following a bruising local election defeat last week.
From Barron's • May 15, 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
It seemed to her that the meaning had worn off of things like so much gilt.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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