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Bond turmoil and a budget date: The week that was for UK markets

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In a week that saw U.K. long-term borrowing costs hit a 27-year high, we also got a date for Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget - November 26. CNBC's Ritika Gupta breaks down all the latest developments.

Breakdown
  • Darren Jones appointed to a new senior government role, raising questions about Chancellor Reeves' authority. 4s
  • The autumn budget was postponed to late November amid concerns over a fiscal shortfall. 33s
  • Analysts warn the government has little fiscal headroom, limiting options for tax or spending changes. 56s
  • UK bond yields spiked to a 27-year high before stabilizing, reflecting global market trends. 2m 32s
  • Bank of England Governor Bailey said the bond market reaction was overblown and driven by global factors. 2m 47s
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