Ed Elson is joined by Paul Johnson to discuss why Keir Starmer stepped down as Prime Minister and what his resignation reveals about the deeper challenges facing the U.K. economy. Then, Brian Kersmanc breaks down how markets are responding to the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran negotiations and what they signal for oil prices. Finally, Ed explains why the U.K.'s struggles may offer a cautionary lesson for other economies.

Paul Johnson is an economist and Provost of The Queen's College at Oxford. Brian Kersmanc is a Portfolio Manager at GQG Partners.

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Ed Elson is joined by Paul Johnson to discuss why Keir Starmer stepped down as Prime Minister and what his resignation reveals about the deeper challenges facing the U.K. economy. Then, Brian Kersmanc breaks down how markets are responding to the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran negotiations and what they signal for oil prices. Finally, Ed explains why the U.K.'s struggles may offer a cautionary lesson for other economies. Paul Johnson is an economist and Provost of The Queen's College at Oxford. Brian Kersmanc is a Portfolio Manager at GQG Partners. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices