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S7 Ep. 2

Investment Uncut: The Quick Take on why gilts are paying such a big yield

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Why are government bond yields rising, and what does this mean for investors?

In this episode of quick take  Jacob, Letty and Matt Gibson (LCP's Head of Research) explore why inflation is only part of the story, unpack the term 'premium' and discuss how changing demand from UK pension schemes could be affecting gilt yields. They also consider the legacy of the 2022 mini-budget, whether yields could fall back and what investors might do differently.