U.K. borrowing costs rise in volatile trade after budget delivered
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 30 2024
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Source: MarketWatch
Government Bond Yields Volatility: U.K. government bond yields experienced volatility as traders reacted positively to the government's plan to prioritize tax increases over borrowing to address a fiscal deficit and invest in economic recovery.
10-Year Gilt Yield Movement: The 10-year gilt yield fell by 13 basis points to 4.187% during the trading session, reflecting initial market optimism.
Analyst Views on GBPUSD
Wall Street analysts forecast GBPUSD stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for GBPUSD is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
