Lending money to the Government by buying its 'gilts' direct is seen as a low-risk and lucrative earner by a growing number of investors. You receive a regular income, known as the coupon, and if you ...
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While markets have wobbled over UK government bonds this year, personal investors have been happy to snap up gilts. On this episode of the Investing Show, Tom Becket, co-chief investment officer at ...
Low interest rates have become a permanent feature since the global financial crisis in 2008, as central banks attempt to encourage economic activity. Today, interest rates on either side of the ...
LONDON, March 6 (Reuters) - Britain currently sees somewhat less value in issuing long-dated gilts compared to short or medium-dated bonds as it seeks to fund its second-highest borrowing needs on ...
LONDON, March 6 (Reuters) - Britain currently sees somewhat less value in issuing long-dated gilts compared to short or medium-dated bonds as it seeks to fund its second-highest borrowing needs on ...