Real yields increased similarly across the curve. Market derived inflation expectations remained at similar levels over the quarter across maturities. Actual inflation prints reduced modestly over the quarter, the 12 month CPI increase was 7.9% for the month of June this compared with 10%+ prints in each month of Q1.

UK Market Monitor Q2 2026
Over the quarter, the nominal gilt yield curve shifted lower, falling by approximately 15 basis points (bps) at the short end and around 5bps at the long end.


