Gilt yields hit record low
The yield on the benchmark 10 year gilt fell to a record low yesterday, dropping below 1.25% for the first time and bottoming at 1.22%.
By 11am today, yields were standing at 1.24% - compared to over 2% this time last year. Falling bond yields will increase scheme liabilities - leading to a rise in deficits in schemes that do not fully...
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