Gilt Yields Ignore the Hedgehog: U.S. 10-Year at 5.277%
“The euro is limping and the pound has a hedgehog. Nothing says stability like a small animal that curls up when scared.” — Dale Bearman, on air
At a glance
- First reported by ECB: “Results of the September 2026 survey on credit terms and conditions in euro-denominated securities financing and OTC derivatives markets (SE”.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 3:07 AM ET on Europe Open, by Hank Ledger and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: UK.
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- ECBResults of the September 2026 survey on credit terms and conditions in euro-denominated securities financing and OTC derivatives markets (SE
What BBN said about it

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorAs we told you earlier, the Bank of England picked a hedgehog for its notes.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorNew since then: the ten-year Treasury yield is five point two seven seven percent, up point one five.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Bank said nothing new on rates. The animals are design only. The editor's note gives it one out of five for importance.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorOne out of five, Hank, while yields climb. The bond market is screaming and the central bank is showing us a bee. Marvelous.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe euro is at one point one one eight four, down point one four percent.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe dollar index is one oh two point three two, up point oh eight.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThe euro is limping and the pound has a hedgehog. Nothing says stability like a small animal that curls up when scared.
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