Election result: Expect more sterling jitters and inflationary pressures

Stephanie Baxter
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Political uncertainty following the shock election result will lead to more volatility in the pound which could feed inflation, according to investment experts.

The 8 June election resulted in the second hung parliament since 1974, with no party winning an outright majority in an outcome that will create uncertainty about the path ahead for Brexit. Ther...

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