The recent falls in business and consumer confidence are undoubtedly due to the prospect of higher taxes in the Budget on 30th October. And the probable boost to demand from more public investment explains some of the recent rise in gilt yields. But there is little evidence that the financial markets are worrying about the government’s fiscal credibility.
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