Starmer on Brink With Resignation Seen Imminent | The Opening Trade 6/22/2026

Allies of Keir Starmer expect him to set out a timetable for his departure as UK prime minister, putting Britain on course for its seventh premier in a decade and paving the way for Andy Burnham to replace him. Starmer being on the brink of leaving office comes after the landslide election victory he secured in 2024, which returned Labour to power after 14 years out of office. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson and Tom Mackenzie. Chapters: 00:00:00 - The Opening Trade 00:00:39 - Market Check 00:02:39 - Starmer Resignation Timetable 00:06:51 - UK Gilts Check 00:08:01 - Brent Crude, Oil Falls 00:09:45 - Easyjet Rejects Castlelake's Takeover Offer 00:17:31 - Markets Asses Possible Andrew Burnham Gov. 00:31:27 - Stocks Diverge After US-Iran Talks 00:39:29 - Bonds Under Pressure Despite Oil Relief: MLIV 00:43:50 - Danone Buys Australian Dairy Producer 00:47:31 - Stocks to Watch: UK Stocks, Easyjet, Danone 01:04:29 - Keir Starmer's Future Speculation 01:16:04 - British Pound Price 01:29:55 - Starmer 'Weighing Political Realities' 01:34:37 - FTSE 100 Check -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video? Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos from Bloomberg Markets & Finance: https://tinyurl.com/ysu5b8a9 Visit http://www.bloomberg.com for business news & analysis, up-to-the-minute market data, features, profiles and more. Connect with Bloomberg Television on: X:   / bloombergtv   Facebook:   / bloombergtelevision   Instagram:   / bloombergtv   Connect with Bloomberg Business on: X:   / business   Facebook:   / bloombergbusiness   Instagram:   / bloombergbusiness   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloombergbusi... Reddit:   / bloomberg   LinkedIn:   / bloomberg-news   More from Bloomberg: Bloomberg Radio:   / bloombergradio   Bloomberg Surveillance:   / bsurveillance   Bloomberg Politics:   / bpolitics   Bloomberg Originals:   / bbgoriginals   Watch more on YouTube: Bloomberg Technology:    / @bloombergtechnology   Bloomberg Originals:    / @business   Bloomberg Quicktake:    / @bloombergquicktake   Bloomberg Espanol:    / @bloomberg_espanol   Bloomberg Podcasts:    / @bloombergpodcasts