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fromFortune
2 days ago

300 years of wars show they are 'always disaster times' for holders of government debt because of inflation and financial repression | Fortune

Government bonds have historically generated substantial real losses during wars and pandemics, underperforming equities and real estate in extreme situations.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Labour infighting puts chancellor's budget plan to reassure bond markets at risk

There is one narrow, perilous route by which Rachel Reeves can successfully deliver her 26 November budget, and it runs right through government bond markets. But the current outbreak of Labour infighting driven by a flurry of pugilistic briefings from inside No 10 risks cutting that route off with two weeks still to go before budget day. Before news broke of an abortive leadership challenge, the chancellor had been carefully laying the groundwork for a tough statement, likely to include busting Labour's manifesto pledges
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fromFortune
5 months ago

Nobody thinks a government bond crisis is going to happen but Wall Street is talking about it anyway | Fortune

Europe's fiscal instability, especially in France and the U.K., makes U.S. government bonds appear a relative safe haven despite rising U.S. deficits.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Global bond sell-off hits Japan's government debt; pound falls again business live

Global long-term government bond yields are surging, raising borrowing costs, pressuring equities and highlighting fiscal sustainability and inflation concerns.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

UK government bond markets rally after Starmer backs Reeves

UK government bond markets rallied following Keir Starmer's support for Rachel Reeves as chancellor despite concerns over public finances.
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