Sterling and gilts avoided major swings amid Starmer’s resignation Markets seem to be appeased by news of a (relatively) standard leadership contest, which will shake out any policy positions from prospective prime minister before they take post. That could help reduce any jitters from some corn...
Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/jun/22/oil-prices-fall-stock-markets-rise-us-iran-peace-talks-trump-burnham-starmer-pound-ftse-hormuz-business-live)