UK Bond Yields Drop as Markets Anticipate Rate Cuts
Steady inflation data sparks investor optimism for monetary easing.
UK government bond yields declined as investors increased bets on future interest rate cuts following the latest inflation report showing stable consumer prices.
Analysts say the data reinforced expectations that the Bank of England may ease monetary policy sooner than anticipated to support growth amid sluggish economic momentum.
The move pushed gilt yields to multi-week lows as markets reacted to shifting outlooks for global inflation and central bank strategy.