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UK’s new finance minister John Healey faces market scrutiny

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CNBC World reports that attention is focused on John Healey, the United Kingdom’s new finance minister, amid heightened scrutiny from financial markets and the political debate around the country’s economic direction.

The outlet says Jamie Dimon, the head of J.P. Morgan who previously backed Healey’s predecessor, has also entered the U.K. political discussion, underscoring the stakes for the government’s economic agenda.

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CNBC MarketsAll eyes are on John Healey, the UK's new finance minister. Here’s what’s at stake
CNBC WorldAll eyes are on John Healey, the UK's new finance minister. Here’s what’s at stake

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