Steven Andrew: Cutting through post-election noise

Futures markets look unruffled

clock • 3 min read

Short-run asset prices, the Brexit negotiations and longer-term economic implications - Steven Andrew highlights three key aspects investors should pay attention to following the election

As if political certainty were not already in short supply, Theresa May's decision to call an early general Election, seeking stability, has achieved the opposite. The outcome of the election, while clearly a surprise relative to expectations just a few weeks ago, seems broadly consistent with the trend in opinion polls in the run-up to the vote, which showed an increase in support for Labour at the expense of the Conservatives. Follow the PA LIVE Election Blog here Amid the noise, there are three aspects worth investors' attention - first, what the election outcome means for short...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Economics / Markets

Trump, tariffs and why UK companies can still appeal

Trump, tariffs and why UK companies can still appeal

Is a trade war inevitable?

Sheldon MacDonald
clock 11 December 2024 • 4 min read
Why the lead-up to the Budget may have been worse than the Budget itself

Why the lead-up to the Budget may have been worse than the Budget itself

What Rachel Reeves and Dr Evil have in common

Laith Khalaf
clock 13 November 2024 • 4 min read
Bank of England meets expectations with 25 basis point rate cut to 4.75%

Bank of England meets expectations with 25 basis point rate cut to 4.75%

'Continued progress' on disinflation

Valeria Martinez
clock 07 November 2024 • 2 min read