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BondsMedium•5 November 2026•
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UK Gilt Yields Climb Following Hawkish Bank of England Guidance

Key Facts

1UK government bond yields increased following hawkish guidance issued by the Bank of England.

UK government bond yields increased following hawkish guidance issued by the Bank of England. The Times reported that markets are pricing in a more restrictive monetary policy stance following communications from the central bank regarding inflation and interest rate paths.

The Bank of England raised interest rates to 4% on November 5, 2026, up from 3.75% previously. This decision coincided with the release of the Inflation Report and MPC meeting minutes, while Construction PMI data showed a decline to 43.6 on the same day.

Governor Andrew Bailey is scheduled to deliver another speech on November 9, 2026. Markets are also awaiting the BRC Retail Sales Monitor year-on-year data due on November 10, 2026, for further insight into UK consumer spending.