Bonds

The Bond Market Will Be Looming Large Over Labour’s Party Conference

WATCH: “We think for longer term investors at 4.75% you have a decent cushion for gilts to rise,” says RBC’s Rufaro Chiriseri.Source: Bloomberg

When the ruling Labour Party’s politicians and members gather for their annual conference next week, there will be another crucial audience to think about: the UK bond market.

The event, which kicks off Sunday, is a chance for embattled Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer to offer something positive after months of crises, from poor poll numbers to high-profile resignations and policy u-turns.