UK Gilt Yields Rise as Fed Chair Term Nears Expiration, Energy Costs Climb on Iran Tensions
UK gilt yields climbed following the Spring Statement 2026 as investors weigh fiscal constraints and rising energy costs from Iran conflict. Jerome Powell's Fed chair term expires in May 2026, raising questions about central bank independence as markets monitor leadership transition risks. Oil and gas price pressures threaten to reignite inflation across both economies.
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