Investors fear political turmoil following period of relative calm in UK markets
Investors worry about political turbulence amid backlash over PM’s decision to appoint Peter Mandelson US ambassador
Sterling hit as British leader apologises for appointment of Peter Mandelson amid furore over links to disgraced financier
Better than expected activity adds to dollar weakness to send the pound to its highest level since October
Investors buy option protection on fears Rachel Reeves’ tax-raising measures could hurt growth
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Investors are getting fed up of being used by governments around the world as a low-cost cash machine
Pound has rebounded this year amid stubbornly high UK inflation and a broad dollar retreat
Pound is on course for best month against dollar since September as Trump trades unwind
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Treasury yields rise to highest level since late 2023
At times like these, it’s worth remembering just how bad Kwasi Kwarteng was as chancellor
Treasury vows to stick to its fiscal rules and says gilt markets functioning ‘in an orderly way’
Ground pound
Treasury seeks to reassure markets as gilt sell-off threatens the government’s ability to meet its fiscal rules
US jobs data adds to investor confidence over strength of American economy
Single currency weighed down by weak economy and expectations of further interest rate cuts
Bank of England governor opens door to a faster pace of rate cuts if inflationary pressures continue to ease
Currency’s gains against dollar and euro driven by slower pace of interest rate cuts
Currency strengthens after BoE governor Andrew Bailey warns it is ‘too early to declare victory over inflation’
Data for August points to solid economic growth in summer after strong rebound in first six months of 2024
British pound boosted by resilient economy and Labour election landslide
Pound hits highest level against dollar since July 2023 as chances of August interest rate cut recede
Calm in Britain’s financial markets following Labour victory contrasts with turmoil elsewhere in Europe
