World leaders buffeted by economic challenges are watching the turmoil in Britain with anything but relish, hoping that Liz Truss’s woes won’t be a harbinger for other countries.
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Lessons From Liz Truss’s Handling of U.K. Inflation
The sharp policy U-turn by Liz Truss, Britain’s prime minister, reveals the perils of taking the wrong path in the fight against scalding inflation.
As the Bank of England’s Intervention Ends, Unease Returns to the Bond Markets
A two-and-a-half-week program of bond buying came to a close on Friday, leaving investors nervous about what will happen when markets reopen on Monday.
Kwasi Kwarteng Is Fired as U.K. Finance Minister
Kwasi Kwarteng, the chancellor of the Exchequer, was under pressure to reverse his fiscal plan after it rattled markets and prompted an open backlash among politicians.
Kwasi Kwarteng, Top U.K. Finance Official, Cuts U.S. Trip Short
Kwasi Kwarteng, the chancellor of the Exchequer, is under pressure to reverse his fiscal plan after it rattled markets and prompted an open backlash among politicians.
Liz Truss Stirs Uncertainty Over the U.K.’s Economic Plans
Prime Minister Liz Truss appeared to rule out cuts in public spending, as doubts about the fiscal soundness of the government’s program continued to roil the markets.
Liz Truss’ Woes Multiply After Media Blitz
In a round of interviews, the prime minister showed little sympathy for the pain that high interest rates could inflict on mortgage holders, critics said.
U.K. Borrowers React to Soaring Interest Rates in Mortgage Market
The financial turmoil in Britain has led to soaring interest rates, prompting many lenders to withdraw products and stoking worry among homeowners about rising costs.
Britain’s Gamble on Tax Cuts has Economists Warning of Past Mistakes
Liz Truss, Britain’s new prime minister, defended her plan in the face of stiff criticism from the International Monetary Fund and others.