U.K. bonds decline amid economic outlook, Sterling appreciates

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U.K gillts traded lower as the nation's economy indicates an accelerating pace of  a recovery and demand for the safest assets diminishes. The yield on the 10-year bond gained seven basis points to 2.47% as of 12:03 p.m. in London. The British Pound strengthened 0.2% to $1.5150. Versus the common currency, the U.K. currency added 0.2% to 87.15 pence per Euro. 
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