Financial markets take cautious stance after Burnham's Makerfield byelection victory
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Ben Zaranko
Summary
Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield byelection received a muted response from financial markets, with investors adopting a cautious "wait and see" approach before assessing his potential premiership. The article explains that UK government bond yields (gilts) are primarily determined by Bank of England interest rate expectations, which in turn are driven by inflationary pressures. The subdued market reaction reflects uncertainty about leadership change at No 10 and broader economic developments in the Middle East.
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· 3 pulledAndy Burnham's victory in Makerfield was met with a muted response from financial markets, in a sign that investors are adopting a 'wait and see' approach before passing judgment on his potential premiership.
The cost of borrowing, as measured by the yield on government bonds – which are known as 'gilts' in the UK – is largely determined by the expected path for short-term interest rates set by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at the Bank of England.
Muted response to Thursday's byelection reflects uncertainty over change in leadership at No 10, as well as wider economic developments in the Middle East
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