The pound has dropped to its lowest level versus the dollar in 14 months, while government borrowing prices have reached their highest point in 16 years.
Accusations from opposition parties that she is departing at a time of economic danger have prompted her to take a planned trip to China.
She is traveling with Andrew Bailey, the governor of the Bank of England. It is likely that she would have wanted to meet with him throughout the duration of the 12-hour journey to Beijing.
What could happen as a result of the recent market fluctuations, and how dangerous are they?
Plans for the budget must be adjusted.
