#242 What's behind the excitable government bond market?

<p>Rises in bond yields across the UK, France and the US among other countries, have sparked concerns among economists, with some yields reaching generational highs. What&#39;s driving the movement and what could governments do to bring the exuberance under control?</p><p>Plus, the UK&#39;s economic data is nonetheless looking slightly more upbeat - why is that and will it last?</p><p>And as we wait to see if the government will move the threshold on its proposed &quot;mansion tax&quot;, the team looks at how that and changes to inheritance tax could disproportionately hit families in certain parts of the UK.</p><p>All on our regular podcast with <strong>Daniel Mahoney</strong> and <strong>James Sproule</strong>.</p><p>Please leave us a review and let us know your thoughts on this week&#39;s topics.</p>