A Lot of U.K. Assets Looking Pretty Cheap, Says Aberdeen Standard Investments’s Hickmore

The video discusses the impact of Brexit on the UK economy, focusing on currency fluctuations, investment strategies, and the sovereign curve. It highlights the challenges of a no-deal Brexit and the potential economic consequences, including employment and inflation. The speaker emphasizes the importance of diversifying investments to mitigate volatility and examines the current state of gilt yields.

What is the speaker's stance on the likelihood of a hard Brexit?

• It is very likely to happen.

• The speaker is unsure about it.

• There is no chance of a hard Brexit.

• It is already decided.

Why does the speaker suggest diversifying away from UK companies?

• To follow government regulations.

• To increase profits.

• To avoid the volatility associated with Brexit.

• To support local businesses.

What tool does the speaker introduce to analyze the UK sovereign curve?

• A stock market analysis tool.

• A government report.

• A Bloomberg function.

• A new financial app.

What economic factor does the speaker link to Brexit-related uncertainties?

• High inflation rates.

• Increased foreign investments.

• Low unemployment rates.

• Stable currency value.

What does the speaker predict about gilt yields in the future?

• They will remain the same.

• They will drop to zero.

• They will normalize back to usual levels.

• They will increase significantly.