UK Politics Shake the Pound: Dovish Signals and Data Delays Stir Markets

Ryan Littlestone and Michael Brown join LiveSquawk’s Market Talk to assess the shifting economic and political landscape in early 2026. They break down the Bank of England’s narrow vote to hold rates at 3.75% and why it signals a move toward a more dovish path. The discussion also explores mounting political instability in the UK, the ECB’s steady policy stance, and how delayed US economic data due to the government shutdown is distorting market signals. The episode concludes with a look at geopolitical risks in the Middle East and their potential impact on oil and currency volatility.Follow Ryan on X: https://x.com/2bid8offeredFollow Michael on X: https://x.com/MrMBrownTry our 24-hour news squawking service for FREE! https://www.livesquawk.com/#sign-upFollow us on X: https://x.com/LiveSquawk