UK 30-Year Gilt Yields Surge to Highest Levels Since 1998

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UK 30-year government bond yields rose to their highest levels since 1998. Investing.com reported that the surge reflects significant selling pressure in the long-end of the British debt market, increasing long-term borrowing costs for the UK government.

The move follows broader global fixed-income volatility and domestic concerns impacting long-term inflation and interest rate expectations. Recent economic data showed UK consumer confidence at -13 on September 24, 2026, while the CBI distributive trades index fell to -55 on the same date, missing market forecasts.