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Markets18h 20m ago
The pound held steady against major currencies as Andy Burnham was poised to succeed Keir Starmer as UK Prime Minister, with markets awaiting his choice for chancellor.
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Who
Andy Burnham, Keir Starmer, Shabana Mahmood
What
The pound held steady against major currencies as Andy Burnham was poised to succeed Keir Starmer as UK Prime Minister, with markets awaiting his choice for chancellor.
When
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:59:54 GMT · 18h 20m ago
Where
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Why
Market stability was supported by expectations that Shabana Mahmood might be appointed finance minister, while investors also focused on key economic data releases.
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The UK currency's stability suggests a cautious market reaction to the impending leadership change, with investor focus on the potential economic policies of the new administration.
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