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 ...
The rise in yields on long-term gilts, as UK government bonds are known, has driven up the rates offered by pension firms on annuities.
Lending money to the Government by buying its gilts direct is seen as a low-risk and lucrative earner by a growing number of ...
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 ...