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Jun 23, 2026
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Why Britain’s Economy Has Been Stuck For 20 Years
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Ed Elson
(Business, technology, and geopolitics analyst…, Profits to Markets)
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Paul Johnson
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Brian Kersmanc
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Executive Summary
The UK is facing a severe political and economic crisis, marked by the resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, a high turnover of leaders, and nearly two decades of stagnant wage growth, with Brexit identified as a primary cause.
Global energy markets are fraught with uncertainty due to the unresolved status of the Strait of Hormuz, which is keeping oil prices elevated, increasing shipping costs, and contributing to persistent inflationary pressures despite draws from strategic reserves.
The UK's negative experience over the decade since the Brexit vote is presented as a stark cautionary tale for the United States, with the host arguing that US tariff policies mirror the protectionist logic that has damaged the British economy.
Market sentiment is mixed, with major tech stocks like Google and SpaceX declining, while the Russell 2000 hits a record high, and strong US inflation data (PPI) signals potential delays in central bank rate cuts.
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