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UK election eases political uncertainty, but sterling risks remain

Financial markets have initially welcomed the clarity and continuity resulting from the Conservative Party’s unexpectedly decisive victory in the UK general election. Political risks have undoubtedly been reduced, even if they have not been entirely eliminated. Nonetheless, the prospects for fiscal and monetary policy still point to renewed weakness in sterling against the dollar.


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