Monthly Archives: October 2026
Gilts Are Paying Their Highest Yields in Almost Two Decades. Should You Look Again?
Government bonds, known as gilts, are paying more than they’ve seen for years. The benchmark 10-year gilt yield, which reflects the return investors currently demand for holding UK government debt, rose above 5.4% in early October, its highest since 2008. Why it matters now Gilt yields have climbed as the Iran war has driven oil […]
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Homes for Sale Hit a 12-Year High. So Why Are Mortgage Rates Climbing?
If you’re thinking of buying or moving this autumn, September’s property news probably sent mixed signals. Rightmove reports the highest number of homes on the market for this time of year in 12 years, but several large lenders raised their mortgage rates in the same month. What is happening Rightmove’s September figures show asking prices […]
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