CLEAN : Trading floors buzz in Brexit meltdown

CLEAN : Trading floors buzz in Brexit meltdown

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Interactive Video

Business, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses the market's misunderstanding of early vote risks, leading to drastic asset movements and currency impacts, particularly on Sterling. It highlights the significant decline in UK banks and retailers, and anticipates ongoing volatility and uncertainty in the market.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the market's initial expectation regarding the EU vote?

That the vote would be postponed

That the UK would leave the EU

That the UK would remain in the EU

That the vote would have no impact

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which assets did investors turn to for safety following the market's drastic moves?

Real estate

Cryptocurrencies

Gold and US dollar

European stocks

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To what historical level did Sterling fall against the dollar?

Levels last seen in 1990

Levels last seen in 1985

Levels last seen in 2000

Levels last seen in 1975

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact on UK banks following the market changes?

They saw a slight increase

They were unaffected

They remained stable

They experienced a significant drop

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the final section predict about market conditions in the coming weeks?

Continued volatility

No significant changes

Stability and growth

Immediate recovery