Thu, 11 Jul 2013 15:11:05 GMT
UK bond spreads decline on promising outlook and Fed's stimulus
Spreads on UK 10-year gilts declined 1.41% to 2.383 as of 13:25 p.m. GMT, reflecting the International Monetary Fund's improved outlook for the economy, and the Fed Chairman's announcement to continue quantitative easing programme. Moody's upgraded the UK banking system from negative grade to stable.