How does a bond market work? And what impact does it have on the economy and the market?

You get told a lot of things in the media about the bond market. At the moment, a lot of it is doom and gloom – that “Bondageddon” is only days away, that everything is going to implode, and the UK is going to be dealing with austerity measures that have never been seen before.

Well, is it true?

What really happens when bond market yields keep rising?

When gilt yields suddenly jump, which part of Britain’s debt gets more expensive first?
A. Every gilt already in existence
B. Only debt held by foreign investors
C. New debt and debt being refinanced
D. Every government loan immediately


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Is Britain on the brink of bankruptcy, with an IMF bailout just moments away?

Or is it a bit of a beat-up?

This is exactly what we look at today, and Nick Hubble gives one of the most rational, reasonable, and easy-to-understand takes on what impact the bond market is really having on the UK right now.

Don’t miss it!

Until next time,

Sam Volkering
Investment Director, Southbank Investment Research


Nick Hubble
Editor, The Fleet Street Letter

PS While everyone’s worrying about Britain’s bond market, there’s another story unfolding that could have a far bigger impact on the country’s fortunes. Sam Volkering has identified a British oil opportunity tied to a reserve he says could transform Britain’s economy – and one company at the heart of it could be set to benefit enormously. Get the full story here.