Briferendum Series: UK suffer ratings cut post-referendum
Jun 28, 2016 10:04 am UTC| Commentary
Moodys investor service was the first one to yank the country from its AAA rated list of countries back in 2013 but now other two have joined in too, since the referendum result. Fitch has cut its credit rating for theUK,...
Scotland can't veto Brexit – but London may be unable to stop indyref2
Jun 28, 2016 00:05 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics Law
Nick McKerrell, Lecturer in Law, Glasgow Caledonian University Nice knowing you. GrAI As the general chaos around Brexit engulfed the UK one more dramatic headline emerged: Scottish parliament could block...
Don't believe the Brexit prophecies of economic doom
Jun 27, 2016 23:40 pm UTC| Insights & Views
The shock and horror at the Brexit vote has been loud and vociferous. Some seem to be revelling in the uncertainty that the referendum result has provoked. The pound falling in value, a downturn in markets it lends...
Jun 27, 2016 12:18 pm UTC| Insights & Views Central Banks
The large central banks reacted to the Brexit shock as they should react to quick risk-off moves: they affirmed that if necessary the liquidity supply would be ample. However, in the majority of G7 countries, the local...
Briferendum Series: key political updates
Jun 27, 2016 11:48 am UTC| Commentary
Lots are happening surrounding the referendum, especially on the political front. A clear division has emerged in the United Kingdoms Labour Party. Lot many members have called for the resignation of Jeremy Corbyn,...
Brexit vote drives Eurozone bonds higher
Jun 27, 2016 11:08 am UTC| Commentary
The Eurozone government bonds climbed on Monday after UK voters decided to leave the European Union in last weeks referendum. The benchmark German 10-year bonds yield, which moves inversely to its price fell 5 basis points...
Brexit impact will be worse than the 2008 crash
Jun 27, 2016 10:43 am UTC| Insights & Views
Britains Chancellor George Osborne tried to calm tumultuous seas on Monday morning as markets struggled to understand the implications of the vote for the UK to leave the European Union. Its unlikely it will be the last...
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