May 13th, 2026

Gilts, Sterling Correlation Underscores UK Vulnerabilities

Keir Starmer’s government vowed to protect the UK against external and economic threats in a King’s Speech that majored on security even as the prime minister faces a potential challenge to his own leadership. Jane Foley, Head of FX Strategy at RaboBank, explains how the UK's political uncertainty is impacting the currency market, following King Charles' address to parliament.