The yield on UK 10-year government bonds remains steady above 5.4%, near a 19-year high.
智通财经2026/10/09 09:36⑴ The yield on the UK 10-year government bonds remained steady above 5.4%, near a 19-year high, as investors weighed declining oil prices against hawkish comments from Bank of England policymakers. ⑵ Brent crude retreated as concerns over Middle East supply eased after US President Trump ruled out the possibility of attacking Iran before the November midterm elections and described efforts to end the conflict as productive. ⑶ Meanwhile, Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill stated that the central bank must continue focusing on controlling inflation. Monetary Policy Committee member Megan Greene warned that UK wage growth could reach around 3.5% by 2027, potentially continuing to drive inflationary pressures and increasing the need for further rate hikes. ⑷ Governor Andrew Bailey also emphasized that the central bank must continue focusing on reducing inflation. ⑸ The market anticipates the Bank of England will raise rates in November, as it remains the only major central bank yet to begin tightening monetary policy to counter inflationary pressures arising from the US-Iran conflict.
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