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Pound hits highest level since Brexit vote, with Bank of England expected to raise interest rates today – business live

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The Bank of England's Sterling index reached its strongest level since 2016, marking the first interest rate increase in three years. UK government bond prices rose, reducing 10-year gilt yields to 5.1%, the lowest since August 2026. The Bank of England is expected to raise rates today.

Key points

• Sterling reached its strongest level since 2016, with the Bank of England expected to raise interest rates today.
• UK 10-year gilt yields fell to 5.1%, the lowest since August 28, 2026, as bond prices rallied.

Context

The Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates today, following a period of low yields. This marks the first rate hike in over three years and coincides with Sterling hitting its highest level since 2016.

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