gilts

US president pauses most additional tariffs

Investor unloading of US Treasuries drags government borrowing costs higher globally

AJ Bell finds 436% increase in gilt purchases on its Investcentre

Clients worried about a weakening UK economy

Dramatic spike in government borrowing costs

Investors looks for a culprit

Yields on 30-year government gilts reach highest level since 1998

Analysis finds gap could leave retirees potentially £500 a year worse off

Sales based on market demand to avoid hurting markets

Brings end to temporary bond buying programme