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South Korea Government Bond 10Y (KR-10Y.GB)

Q3 2026
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Bank of Korea hikes twice, signals more as inflation stays high

  • July inflation slows, easing rate pressure July consumer prices rose 2.8% from a year earlier, slower than June's 3.2% and below the 3.0% forecast. That briefly reduced pressure for more rate hikes, which would have pushed bond yields lower. But core inflation hit 2.6%, the highest since late 2023, so the relief was limited.

    It shows a temporary downward force on yields from softer headline inflation, but the core reading kept the bigger upward trend intact.

  • BOK signals more hikes to fight inflation A Bank of Korea deputy governor said there is a very high chance of additional rate increases, stressing the bank must act early and proactively. When a central bank signals higher rates ahead, bond yields usually rise because new bonds will pay more. This pushed the 10-year yield up.

    It is a clear forward-looking signal that directly raised expectations of higher policy rates, lifting yields.

  • BOK raises rate to 3%, second straight hike The Bank of Korea raised its policy rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3%, the highest since January 2025 and the second hike in a row. It also raised its 2026 growth forecast to 3.3% from 2.6%. Higher official rates pull the 10-year yield up because investors demand more to hold longer-term bonds.

    This is the main event of the period: an actual rate hike that directly lifts the 10-year yield.

  • Strong growth and housing add to rate pressure South Korea's economy grew 3.7% in the second quarter, beating expectations, and Seoul housing prices rose 2.5% in June, the most in five years. Strong growth and hot housing make the central bank more likely to keep rates high, which supports higher bond yields.

    It explains why the BOK is comfortable keeping rates high, reinforcing the upward pressure on yields.

  • BOK signals one more hike, won strengthens After the hikes, the Bank of Korea's guidance points to one more increase to 3.25% within six months. A stronger won and booming semiconductor exports are also supporting the currency. The expectation of even higher rates keeps upward pressure on the 10-year yield.

    It shows the tightening cycle is not over, so the upward force on yields is likely to continue.

August 2026
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Bank of Korea hikes twice, signals more as inflation stays high

  • July inflation slows, easing rate pressure July consumer prices rose 2.8% from a year earlier, slower than June's 3.2% and below the 3.0% forecast. That briefly reduced pressure for more rate hikes, which would have pushed bond yields lower. But core inflation hit 2.6%, the highest since late 2023, so the relief was limited.

    It shows a temporary downward force on yields from softer headline inflation, but the core reading kept the bigger upward trend intact.

  • BOK signals more hikes to fight inflation A Bank of Korea deputy governor said there is a very high chance of additional rate increases, stressing the bank must act early and proactively. When a central bank signals higher rates ahead, bond yields usually rise because new bonds will pay more. This pushed the 10-year yield up.

    It is a clear forward-looking signal that directly raised expectations of higher policy rates, lifting yields.

  • BOK raises rate to 3%, second straight hike The Bank of Korea raised its policy rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3%, the highest since January 2025 and the second hike in a row. It also raised its 2026 growth forecast to 3.3% from 2.6%. Higher official rates pull the 10-year yield up because investors demand more to hold longer-term bonds.

    This is the main event of the period: an actual rate hike that directly lifts the 10-year yield.

  • Strong growth and housing add to rate pressure South Korea's economy grew 3.7% in the second quarter, beating expectations, and Seoul housing prices rose 2.5% in June, the most in five years. Strong growth and hot housing make the central bank more likely to keep rates high, which supports higher bond yields.

    It explains why the BOK is comfortable keeping rates high, reinforcing the upward pressure on yields.

  • BOK signals one more hike, won strengthens After the hikes, the Bank of Korea's guidance points to one more increase to 3.25% within six months. A stronger won and booming semiconductor exports are also supporting the currency. The expectation of even higher rates keeps upward pressure on the 10-year yield.

    It shows the tightening cycle is not over, so the upward force on yields is likely to continue.

Latest
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Bank of Korea hikes twice, signals more as inflation stays high

  • July inflation slows, easing rate pressure July consumer prices rose 2.8% from a year earlier, slower than June's 3.2% and below the 3.0% forecast. That briefly reduced pressure for more rate hikes, which would have pushed bond yields lower. But core inflation hit 2.6%, the highest since late 2023, so the relief was limited.

    It shows a temporary downward force on yields from softer headline inflation, but the core reading kept the bigger upward trend intact.

  • BOK signals more hikes to fight inflation A Bank of Korea deputy governor said there is a very high chance of additional rate increases, stressing the bank must act early and proactively. When a central bank signals higher rates ahead, bond yields usually rise because new bonds will pay more. This pushed the 10-year yield up.

    It is a clear forward-looking signal that directly raised expectations of higher policy rates, lifting yields.

  • BOK raises rate to 3%, second straight hike The Bank of Korea raised its policy rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3%, the highest since January 2025 and the second hike in a row. It also raised its 2026 growth forecast to 3.3% from 2.6%. Higher official rates pull the 10-year yield up because investors demand more to hold longer-term bonds.

    This is the main event of the period: an actual rate hike that directly lifts the 10-year yield.

  • Strong growth and housing add to rate pressure South Korea's economy grew 3.7% in the second quarter, beating expectations, and Seoul housing prices rose 2.5% in June, the most in five years. Strong growth and hot housing make the central bank more likely to keep rates high, which supports higher bond yields.

    It explains why the BOK is comfortable keeping rates high, reinforcing the upward pressure on yields.

  • BOK signals one more hike, won strengthens After the hikes, the Bank of Korea's guidance points to one more increase to 3.25% within six months. A stronger won and booming semiconductor exports are also supporting the currency. The expectation of even higher rates keeps upward pressure on the 10-year yield.

    It shows the tightening cycle is not over, so the upward force on yields is likely to continue.

UK Government Bond 10Y (GB-10Y.GB)

Q3 2026
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Gilt yields hit 18-year high on fiscal and inflation fears, then ease on BoE supply halt

  • Fiscal worries and global selloff push yields to 18-year high UK 10-year gilt yields reached an 18-year high in August–early September 2026, driven by a global bond selloff, fiscal concerns over PM Burnham's spending plans and an £11bn budget hole, and Bank of England signals of a possible hike to 4%.

    This explains the main upward force on yields during the period.

  • BoE halts gilt sales, easing supply and pushing yields down In mid-September, the Bank of England unexpectedly halted gilt sales for six months, easing supply and pushing yields down 6–8 basis points.

    This was a key policy action that provided downward pressure on yields.

  • Inflation pressure from Iran war oil surge and gas prices Inflation pressure from the Iran war's oil price surge and surging gas and oil prices kept upward pressure on yields, with inflation projected above 4%.

    This highlights the inflationary forces that contributed to higher yields.

  • BoE holds rates but signals hikes, markets price November rise The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% while signalling hikes, with markets pricing an 80% chance of a November rise, and Barclays and JPMorgan forecasting a November hike, keeping upward pressure on yields.

    This shows the monetary policy stance and market expectations that influenced yields.

September 2026
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BoE holds rates but signals hikes, halts gilt sales

  • BoE halts gilt sales, cutting supply The Bank of England unexpectedly paused all government bond sales for six months and ended long-dated gilt sales. Less supply means less pressure on prices, so gilt yields fell 6-8 basis points. This directly lowers UK borrowing costs.

    This is a new, concrete action that reduces gilt supply and pushes yields down, a key force this period.

  • BoE signals possible rate hike as inflation tops 4% The Bank held rates at 3.75% but three members voted to hike, and it projected inflation above 4% early next year. Markets now see an 80% chance of a November hike. Higher expected rates push gilt yields up.

    This is a new signal from the BoE that shifts rate expectations upward, directly affecting gilt yields.

  • Energy price surge fuels inflation fears UK natural gas and Brent crude prices jumped nearly 20% this month due to the Middle East conflict. This raises inflation risk, making the Bank more likely to hike rates, which pushes gilt yields up.

    This is a new development this period that adds upward pressure on yields via inflation expectations.

  • Banks forecast November rate hike Barclays and JPMorgan now expect the Bank of England to raise rates in November, with more hikes possible if the Middle East conflict continues. This reinforces expectations of tighter money, pushing gilt yields up.

    This is a new analyst view that confirms upward rate pressure, influencing investor expectations for gilt yields.

Latest
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BoE holds rates but signals hikes, halts gilt sales

  • BoE halts gilt sales, cutting supply The Bank of England unexpectedly paused all government bond sales for six months and ended long-dated gilt sales. Less supply means less pressure on prices, so gilt yields fell 6-8 basis points. This directly lowers UK borrowing costs.

    This is a new, concrete action that reduces gilt supply and pushes yields down, a key force this period.

  • BoE signals possible rate hike as inflation tops 4% The Bank held rates at 3.75% but three members voted to hike, and it projected inflation above 4% early next year. Markets now see an 80% chance of a November hike. Higher expected rates push gilt yields up.

    This is a new signal from the BoE that shifts rate expectations upward, directly affecting gilt yields.

  • Energy price surge fuels inflation fears UK natural gas and Brent crude prices jumped nearly 20% this month due to the Middle East conflict. This raises inflation risk, making the Bank more likely to hike rates, which pushes gilt yields up.

    This is a new development this period that adds upward pressure on yields via inflation expectations.

  • Banks forecast November rate hike Barclays and JPMorgan now expect the Bank of England to raise rates in November, with more hikes possible if the Middle East conflict continues. This reinforces expectations of tighter money, pushing gilt yields up.

    This is a new analyst view that confirms upward rate pressure, influencing investor expectations for gilt yields.

August 2026
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UK 10-year gilt yield hits 18-year high on global bond selloff and fiscal worries

  • Global bond selloff pushes UK yields to 2008 high A worldwide selloff in government bonds has driven the UK 10-year gilt yield to its highest since 2008. Investors are demanding higher returns for lending to governments, which pushes bond prices down and yields up. This directly raises UK borrowing costs.

    This is the core new event of the period and directly explains the yield spike.

  • Fiscal worries: Burnham's spending plans and £11bn budget hole Prime Minister Burnham's flexible fiscal rules could mean more borrowing, and the yield surge has wiped out £11bn of the government's budget headroom. Investors fear a lack of spending discipline, so they demand higher yields to hold UK debt. This adds upward pressure on gilt yields.

    It explains the UK-specific fiscal driver behind the yield rise.

  • Bank of England signals possible rate hike to 4% BOE chief economist Huw Pill said rates may need to rise to 4% to prevent persistent inflation, and Governor Bailey linked higher public debt to higher borrowing costs. Expectations of tighter monetary policy push gilt yields up, as investors demand higher returns.

    It shows a key domestic monetary policy driver for higher yields.

  • Inflation and geopolitical risks keep upward pressure on yields The Iran war has pushed oil prices higher, adding to inflation concerns. Central banks may keep interest rates elevated for longer, which keeps bond yields high. This persistent inflation risk supports higher gilt yields.

    It explains the inflation and geopolitical backdrop that keeps yields elevated.

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UK 10-year gilt yield hits 18-year high on global bond selloff and fiscal worries

  • Global bond selloff pushes UK yields to 2008 high A worldwide selloff in government bonds has driven the UK 10-year gilt yield to its highest since 2008. Investors are demanding higher returns for lending to governments, which pushes bond prices down and yields up. This directly raises UK borrowing costs.

    This is the core new event of the period and directly explains the yield spike.

  • Fiscal worries: Burnham's spending plans and £11bn budget hole Prime Minister Burnham's flexible fiscal rules could mean more borrowing, and the yield surge has wiped out £11bn of the government's budget headroom. Investors fear a lack of spending discipline, so they demand higher yields to hold UK debt. This adds upward pressure on gilt yields.

    It explains the UK-specific fiscal driver behind the yield rise.

  • Bank of England signals possible rate hike to 4% BOE chief economist Huw Pill said rates may need to rise to 4% to prevent persistent inflation, and Governor Bailey linked higher public debt to higher borrowing costs. Expectations of tighter monetary policy push gilt yields up, as investors demand higher returns.

    It shows a key domestic monetary policy driver for higher yields.

  • Inflation and geopolitical risks keep upward pressure on yields The Iran war has pushed oil prices higher, adding to inflation concerns. Central banks may keep interest rates elevated for longer, which keeps bond yields high. This persistent inflation risk supports higher gilt yields.

    It explains the inflation and geopolitical backdrop that keeps yields elevated.

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