The UK’s Public Sector Net Borrowing excluding banks showed a significant increase, reaching -£20.2 billion compared to the previous figure of -£15.32 billion. This represents a rise of £4.88 billion, indicating higher borrowing levels.
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The actual borrowing figure was slightly above the analyst estimate of -£20.5 billion. This unexpected increase in borrowing may exert pressure on government bond yields and affect sectors sensitive to fiscal policy changes, such as infrastructure and public services. The market impact is likely to be short-term, driven by sentiment regarding fiscal sustainability.
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