31.07.202515:05:32UTC+00UK 10-Year Gilt Yield Falls to 4-Week Low

The yield on the UK 10-year gilt has declined to 4.57%, approaching its lowest point in the last four weeks, amid increasing concerns about the UK's economic prospects and a growing anticipation of monetary policy easing. Investor sentiment is becoming progressively more negative toward the UK, particularly in contrast to the United States, where recent economic data has strengthened confidence in the nation's economic robustness. This disparity has resulted in market predictions that the Bank of England will implement two interest rate cuts by the end of the year, while expectations for rate reductions in the US are comparatively restrained.

On the international stage, geopolitical tensions are gaining attention. President Donald Trump has introduced a new set of tariff measures, including a 15% duty on imports from South Korea, making them consistent with tariffs on Japan, and a 25% tariff on goods from India. Concurrently, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced plans to meet with President Trump to discuss the possibility of extending the tariff truce with China, indicating a potential resolution in trade negotiations.