Uncertainty over the EU Referendum causing Capital Flight from the UK

The video discusses investor concerns about Brexit, highlighting a significant capital outflow from UK assets, the largest since 2009. While the remain camp views this as evidence of potential economic harm, the leave camp dismisses it as a scare tactic. The video also notes that market concerns are more focused on the US elections than Brexit. The analysis reveals that £65 billion has been moved out of UK assets since the referendum was called, raising questions about the long-term economic impact.

What was the initial reaction of investors to the possibility of Brexit?

• Investors increased their investments in UK assets.

• Investors shifted a large amount of cash out of UK assets.

• Investors started investing more in the EU.

• Investors were indifferent to the Brexit news.

What is the main concern for the markets according to the transcript?

• The economic impact of Brexit.

• The potential election of Donald Trump in the US.

• The stability of the EU.

• The rise of new economic powers in Asia.

How much money was pulled out of UK-based sterling assets in March alone?

• £65 billion

• £59 billion

• £1.3 million

• £6 billion

What historical event is the current capital outflow compared to?

• The Brexit referendum

• The US election of 2016

• The financial crash of 2008

• The financial crash of 2009

What is the remain camp's argument regarding the economic consequences of Brexit?

• The economic prospects are bright outside the EU.

• There will be no economic consequences.

• There may be negative consequences, and they now have figures to support this.

• The economy will improve significantly.