Britain’s prospective next PM tries to placate bond markets after sell-off, gilts steady
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-05-18 18:02 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Business, Europe, Economy & Finance, Tax & Budget, Business & Economy
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U.K. gilt yields steadied on Monday after coming under heavy selling pressure last week, as traders gauge whether a challenge to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership poses a threat to the country's fiscal stability.
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