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Gilt curve and the Pound

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  • UK 5/30s is extending bull flatter, and now at lowest levels since the 6th of January.
  • Covid concerns, after the UK reported highest day infection rate since February and the mix Retail sales data after the Government allowed Bar and restaurant to re-open have been the drivers.
  • Gilts is off the high although still holding onto gains, while GBP has been under pressure.
  • In politics (as per Politico): Lib Dem candidate Sarah Green overturned a massive 18k majority in the true blue Buckinghamshire constituency in a victory that will set Conservative nerves ahead of the next general election
  • Focus for today, will be at 12.00BST for Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection Survey.

Chart source: Bloomberg

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