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Starmer Strengthens Leadership as Alphabet's Bonds Surpass Expectations

2/11/2026

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Keir Starmer, the U.K. Prime Minister, solidified his leadership, easing investor concerns about potential leadership changes.
Gilt yields fell 3 basis points to 4.501% after senior Labour Party officials supported Keir Starmer.
Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company, saw overwhelming demand for its $20 billion bond issuance, surpassing the $15 billion target and signaling diversification with a 100-year sterling bond and plans for Swiss franc issuance.

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Keir Starmer, the U.K. Prime Minister, solidified his leadership, easing investor concerns about potential leadership changes.
Gilt yields fell 3 basis points to 4.501% after senior Labour Party officials supported Keir Starmer.
Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company, saw overwhelming demand for its $20 billion bond issuance, surpassing the $15 billion target and signaling diversification with a 100-year sterling bond and plans for Swiss franc issuance.