Country: GB | Published: 2026-09-23
UK markets stayed cautious as oil slipped below the $100 mark amid easing Middle East tensions, while government borrowing figures came in weak, keeping bond investors on edge. The
UK markets stayed cautious as oil slipped below the $100 mark amid easing Middle East tensions, while government borrowing figures came in weak, keeping bond investors on edge. The pound slid after the Bank of England held rates steady, and the budget deficit data added to fiscal worries. On the political side, PM Burnham's first meeting with Trump drew warm words, though the Chagos deal remains a point of friction.