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Morning PWLB Predictions

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⚠ RATE ALERT — Gilt yields are up sharply across the curve (+5–9bp), with the 10y and 15y both +8bp; no single clear driver stands out.

Gilt yields are notably higher this morning, pointing to a higher PWLB reset at 12:30.

GILTS SNAPSHOT

  • 2y: 4.492% (+9bp) — Front-end leads with a strong move higher.
  • 10y: 5.045% (+8bp) — Belly also up sharply.
  • 30y: 5.722% (+7bp) — Long end firmer, but slightly lagging the front.

PWLB 12:30 RESET — PREDICTIONS

  • 1y: predicted 5.30% (unch)
  • 5y: predicted 5.58% (unch)
  • 10y: predicted 6.07% (+1bp)
  • 20y: predicted 6.60% (+1bp)
  • 30y: predicted 6.68% (+1bp)
  • 50y: predicted 6.44% (-1bp)

WHAT'S DRIVING THIS

  • News and data do not show a clear driver for today's move.

CALENDAR

RELEASES SO FAR TODAY

  • New Car Sales YoY — Actual: 24% vs Forecast: 5.10% vs Previous: 6.60% — (LOW) — Strong upside surprise, but low direct relevance for gilts.

STILL DUE TODAY

  • 17:30 — BoE Woods Speech — (MEDIUM) — Unlikely to affect the 12:30 reset.

NEXT 48 HOURS

  • Thursday 09:30 — GBP S&P Global Construction PMI — Forecast: 46.2
  • Friday 13:30 — USD Non Farm Payrolls — Forecast: 60K
  • Friday 13:30 — USD Unemployment Rate — Forecast: 4.30%

A brisk move higher in gilts this morning—PWLB borrowers should expect a firmer reset at midday.

This commentary is provided for information only and is not financial advice. Please verify rates directly with PWLB or official sources before acting.

Gilt Edge Advisor — Even the curve needs a coffee after this morning's jump.

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