Rising Yields: Gilty Until Proven Innocent?

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of rising gilt yields in the UK and explores whether they represent a bargain or a trap.

With gilt yields at their highest since 1998 — has the bond market finally lost patience with Britain? We ask whether this is really a UK problem, if the Bank of England is pouring petrol on the fire, and whether gilt yields above 5% are a bargain or a trap. And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What's the difference between RPI and CPI? --- Get in touch 📧 mhr@pensioncraft.com 🎧 many-happy-returns.captivate.fm --- Join PensionCraft 🌐 Become a member at pensioncraft.com ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube --- Disclaimer This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes and is not financial advice. We do not provide recommendations or endorse any decision to buy, sell or hold any security. We cannot be held responsible for any actions listeners may take and investors are encouraged to seek independent financial advice. Copyright 2026 Many Happy Returns

People in this episode

Host: PensionCraft

Topics covered

• bond market
• gilt yields
• Bank of England
• UK economy
• financial advice

Keywords

• gilt yields
• bond market
• Bank of England
• RPI
• CPI
• UK economy
• financial advice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bank of England

Products: gilt yields, RPI, CPI

Books & works: Dumb Question of the Week

Places: Britain

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