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Fiscal pressures in developed nations like the UK often lead to higher bond yields and a stronger USD, historically negative for risk assets including crypto. This event adds to a growing list of macroeconomic headwinds—sticky inflation, tight monetary policy, and geopolitical tensions—that are compressing liquidity and pushing investors toward cash.

UK defence chief Sir Richard Knighton warns that UK forces face operational cuts without additional funding, echoing claims by former defence secretary John Healey.