UK 10-Year Gilt Yield Hits 2008 Peak

2026-03-20 10:34 By Joana Ferreira 1 min. read

The UK’s 10-year gilt yield touched 5% for the first time since April 2008, as soaring energy prices and hawkish signals from the Bank of England reignited expectations of three rate hikes in 2026.

Brent crude and European gas prices extended multi-year highs, intensifying inflationary pressures on the UK economy.

On Thursday, the BoE unanimously held rates at 3.75%, defying market expectations of a 7-2 split, while warning that the Middle East conflict could drive further spikes in global energy and commodity costs.

The central bank now anticipates a near-term rebound in CPI inflation, reversing recent disinflation in domestic prices and wages.

Meanwhile, UK public sector borrowing surged to £14.3 billion in February 2026, up from £12.1 billion a year earlier and well above forecasts of £8.5 billion.

This marked the second-highest February borrowing on record, trailing only 2021.



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