# UK markets are in the eye of the global bond storm

> Sterling fell to a 14-month low against the dollar on fears that rising UK borrowing costs will force spending cuts. Implied volatility in sterling rose to its highest since March 2023.

- Date: 2025-01-09 · published 2025-01-09T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region UK · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/26736-uk-markets-are-in-the-eye-of-the-global-bond-storm
- Commodities: [British Pound (USD per GBP)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/GBPUSD.md)

## Why it matters

Sterling weakness and volatility are macro signals with no direct effect on feed commodity supply or demand.

## Read by commodity

- GBPUSD: bearish ▼

## Sources

- reuters.com: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-markets-are-eye-global-bond-storm-2025-01-09/

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