Group 1 - The UK's budget deficit for August reached £18 billion (approximately $24.4 billion), marking the highest borrowing level for the same period in five years and exceeding economists' highest expectations by £4 billion [1] - Cumulative deficit for the first five months of the fiscal year has reached £83.8 billion, which is £11.4 billion higher than the Office for Budget Responsibility's forecast [1] - Concerns over the UK's fiscal situation have led to rising government bond yields, increasing borrowing costs for the government [1] Group 2 - The yield on 10-year UK government bonds rose by 3 basis points to 4.71%, while the 30-year yield increased by 4 basis points to 5.55% [2] - The GBP/USD exchange rate fell by 0.5% to $1.3492, reaching its lowest level since September 8 and potentially marking the worst week since early August [2] - The Bank of England has acknowledged the vulnerability of long-term bonds and announced a slowdown in the reduction of its bond holdings, adjusting the structure of its sales to decrease the amount of long-term bonds sold [2]
英国赤字数据凸显财政困境 英镑与国债双双走低
智通财经网·2025-09-19 10:32