{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Investing Unlocked","title":"Why Rising Gilt Yields Matter – with Cherry Reynard","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1192,"description":"UK government borrowing costs have climbed to their highest levels in decades – and suddenly the bond market is back in focus.In this episode of Investing Unlocked Extra, Georgie Frost is joined by author and award-winning investment journalist Cherry Reynard to unpack what’s happening in the gilt market, why investors are getting nervous about Britain’s finances and what it could mean for mortgages, pensions and the wider economy.They discuss:What gilts actually are – and why they matterWhy rising yields affect mortgage rates and borrowing costsWhether this is another “Liz Truss moment”The role of inflation, energy prices and political instabilityWhy bond markets care so much about fiscal credibilityWhether UK government debt is becoming a problemHow gilts show up in pensions and investmentsWhether bonds are actually attractive again for investorsCherry also explains the famous “bond vigilantes” idea, why markets can intimidate governments, and whether Britain’s finances are more fragile than many people realise.If you’ve heard people talking about gilt yields and wondered why it matters to your own money, this episode breaks it down clearly, calmly and without jargon.Thank you to our sponsor PensionBee - a leading online pension provider who is on a mission to build pension confidence so that you can enjoy a happy retirement. With PensionBee, you can manage your pension savings with ease and can combine and contribute all from one app. If you're over the age of 55 (rising to 57 from 2028) you can start making pension withdrawals with ease and in a way that suits you.PensionBee’s website and award-winning app make retirement planning simple with helpful tools like a Pension Calculator, blogs, videos and a monthly podcast - The Pension Confident Podcast.Take control of your retirement today with PensionBee. When investing, your capital is at risk.To hear more from us:YouTube: Subscribe to our channel, Investing Unlocked with Georgie Frost, to watch the video...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/YHRkmxuEO7pbWO50iTSO19Bw8Do_tjdQbrnJt_ssZWw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mZmM2/NjYxZDBlMzQ1MmE4/YTM5YTU2NzNmMDFj/ZjNkMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}