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The 40-Year Treasury Gilt Auction is a formal process by which the UK Debt Management Office (DMO) sells long-term government bonds to institutional investors. These auctions are critical for funding government spending and provide a benchmark for long-term sterling interest rates. Investors, particularly pension funds and insurance companies, use these long-dated securities to match their long-term liabilities.
The auction uses a competitive bidding process where the DMO sets a size and investors submit bids for price and quantity. The final yield is determined by the highest accepted yield that clears the total volume offered.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2025 | 5.08 | — | — |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 4.56 | — | — |
| Feb 20, 2024 | 4.52 | — | — |