UK long-term borrowing costs hit 28-year high

September 1, 2026 · 10:44 am 2 sources

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• UK long-term borrowing costs hit 28-year high
  The Guardian · September 1, 2026 10:44
  Yield on 30-year government bonds jumps to 5.88%, the highest since 1998, in bond rout triggered by global factors Business live – latest updates The UK government’s long-term borrowing costs jumped to their highest level since early 1998 on Tuesday as a global bond sell-off gathered pace. The…
• Global Bond Sell-Off Puts Investors on Edge
  The New York Times · September 1, 2026 10:55
  Government borrowing costs are hitting multi-decade highs around the world, reflecting anxiety about debt levels, deficits and inflation.