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Financial Markets Grapple with Andy Burnham's Potential Impact on UK Borrowing Costs
Hedge funds have increased bearish bets on the British pound, citing risks associated with Andy Burnham's potential premiership. Concerns about spiraling borrowing costs have emerged, prompting discussions on how to placate bond markets and Burnham's commitment to adhering to government borrowing limits.
18 May, 03:25 — 18 May, 23:11
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bloombergHigh21h ago
Hedge Funds Ramp Up Bearish Sterling Bets on Andy Burnham Risk - Bloomberg.com
Hedge Funds Ramp Up Bearish Sterling Bets on Andy Burnham Risk Bloomberg.com
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How to placate the bond markets
Would an Andy Burnham premiership send borrowing costs spiralling?
By Will Dunn
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First report: bloomberg · 18 May, 03:25|Full coverage: 2 · 20h|Window: 20h
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