Truss, Elizabeth (1975- )

U.S. Bond Sell-Off is Another Worrisome Echo of the Liz Truss Fiasco

Yields on U.S. Treasuries rose Wednesday as investors sold government bonds, usually a haven. In Britain, a sustained version of that trend in 2022 led to a prime minister’s downfall.

By Mark Landler

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As Sunak Makes His Case to Britons, the Economy Undermines It

Britain’s stubbornly high inflation rate has come to symbolize a deeper economic malaise — a morass of problems, some new, others longstanding, that are stymying Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

By Mark Landler and Eshe Nelson

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Britain Braces for High Rates as Inflation Signals Get Stronger

Wage growth has increased faster than expected, and investors are betting the Bank of England will have to keep interest rates higher for longer.

By Eshe Nelson

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Markets Are Ready for Stability in U.K. Government

Investors appeared heartened by the prospect of Rishi Sunak, Britain’s former chancellor, becoming prime minister — but he must still solve huge economic problems.

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