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The City warns of a potential bond market meltdown, bringing back fears of a 'Liz Truss moment'. This follows a sharp sell-off in UK government debt, driven by investor concerns over political instability. The yield on 30-year government bonds briefly hit 5.8% on Tuesday, a level not seen since 1998.
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