Starmer says he's resigning as U.K. prime minister — here's what it means for markets

Analysts expect borrowing costs in the U.K. to rise in the longer term if Andy Burnham takes over as leader of the Labour Party.

Market Watch • 13 hours ago

FTSE 100 Index outlook: top 3 catalysts for the Footsie this week

The FTSE 100 Index has wavered in the past few weeks and continued to underperform its top global peers like the S&P 500, Kospi, and the Nikkei 225. It has barely moved in the past three months.

Invezz • 14 hours ago

New Political Instability Arrives In The UK, EWU Prepares

iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF is rated Hold due to UK political instability and limited fiscal maneuvering room. EWU's performance is heavily influenced by mega-caps, especially Financials, Consumer Staples, and Health Care, with top 10 holdings comprising 52% of NAV. In my opinion, scenario analysis suggests risks are controlled; market reaction to recent political events aligns with an orderly transition, limiting further downside.

Seeking Alpha • 3 hours ago

Starmer Steps Down as British PM: Time to Reassess Your UK ETF Exposure?

Starmer's resignation rattles sterling and gilts, prompting investors to reassess UK ETF exposure amid political uncertainty.

Zacks Investment Research • 7 hours ago

Eurozone Consumer Confidence Picks Up Slightly

The European Commission's flash consumer-confidence indicator rose to minus 17.7 in June, continuing its tentative recovery from a three-year low in April.

WSJ • 7 hours ago

U.K. Prime Minister Starmer Exits, But Expect More Turbulence

I rate iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF a Sell due to heightened UK political and economic instability. EWU's low P/E (12.74) and attractive 3.29% yield are outweighed by weak sales growth (1.32%) and macro headwinds.

Seeking Alpha • 5 hours ago

After the fracture: how Britain's financial industry recovered from Brexit

In the buildup to 2016's Brexit referendum, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said the U.S. bank could shift 4,000 jobs from Britain, joining a chorus of executives who warned a vote to leave the European Union would ravage the country's finance industry.

Reuters • Jun 21, 2026

Europe's mid-sized inflation shock requires measured response, ECB's Lane says

The euro zone economy is in the midst of a mid-sized inflation shock, with inflation holding above 3% for the ​rest of the year, a situation that requires a "measured" policy response, European Central ‌Bank Chief Economist Philip Lane said on Friday.

Reuters • Jun 19, 2026

UK markets cautious as political and geopolitical risks mount

UK equities were largely unchanged on Friday as the cancellation of US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland dampened investor sentiment and kept risk appetite subdued. Gains in energy and healthcare stocks, however, helped limit broader market losses.

Invezz • Jun 19, 2026

FTSE 100 slides as Fed outlook and sector losses weigh on markets

Britain's main stock indexes moved lower on Thursday, weighed down by losses in financial and materials stocks as investors awaited the Bank of England's interest rate decision and continued to assess the US Federal Reserve's policy outlook. The Bank of England is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged at 3.75% later in the day.

Invezz • Jun 18, 2026