Gilts Steady as Investors Await More Policy Details From Burnham | The Opening Trade 7/21/2026
UK government bonds posted small moves as investors awaited fresh policy details from new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, while weak economic data dimmed bets on
UK government bonds posted small moves as investors awaited fresh policy details from new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, while weak economic data dimmed bets on higher interest rates. He later named former Defense Secretary John Healey his Chancellor of the Exchequer. Healey has pushed for more military spending, but is broadly viewed by markets as a safe pair of hands with previous Treasury experience. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe.
With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards and Tom Mackenzie. Chapters 00:00:00 - The Opening Trade 00:00:28 - Market Check 00:02:34 - Burnham Picks Healey as UK Chancellor 00:05:22 - More US Strikes on Iran 00:07:30 - Farnborough Air Show, Defense Companies 00:13:21 - UK Gov.
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