Monitor UK 30-y Bond Auction results to gauge investor confidence and future interest rates via yield and bid-to-cover ratio.
Yields are determined by bond market participants, making them useful for interpreting expectations regarding future interest rates. The bid-to-cover ratio indicates liquidity and demand in the bond market, serving as a measure of investor confidence. Auction results are presented in the format 'X.XX|X.X', where the first figure denotes the average interest rate of the bonds sold, and the second figure indicates the bid-to-cover ratio (the number of bids relative to the accepted bids). The source does not specify a precise release time, so this event will be marked as 'Tentative' until the data becomes available.
What it Measures
Average yield on 30-year bonds sold by the government at auction, alongside the auction's bid-to-cover ratio.
Usual Effect
The impact is inconsistent, presenting both risk and growth implications.
Source & Frequency
Debt Management Office (latest release) - https://www.dmo.gov.uk/ • Variable.
How Data is Derived
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Also Known As
Gilt Auction, Treasury Auction
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