What's the Outlook for U.K. Assets and Brexit in 2020?

The video discusses the potential impact of a no-deal Brexit on the UK economy, highlighting the risks and the effect on Sterling. It covers the UK's negotiation strategy with the EU and other countries, emphasizing the importance of trade deals. The discussion also touches on regulatory alignment and potential drift, particularly in financial services, and the implications for UK assets like Sterling, gilts, and equities.

What is the primary risk associated with a no-deal Brexit for the UK economy?

• Increased trade with the EU

• Improved relations with the US

• Economic uncertainty and potential negative impact

• Strengthening of Sterling

Which negotiation is expected to take priority for the UK in 2020?

• Negotiations with the US

• Negotiations with Japan

• Negotiations with the EU

• Negotiations with Australia

What is a 'skinny deal' in the context of UK-EU negotiations?

• A deal prioritizing cultural exchanges

• A comprehensive trade agreement

• A deal focused on goods and specific sectors

• A deal excluding financial services

How might the UK's regulatory alignment with the EU change over the next five years?

• It will align with the US instead

• It will remain completely aligned

• It will become more aligned

• It will drift and become less aligned

What is the expected impact on UK equities if Sterling remains weak?

• Equities will outperform US stocks

• Equities will remain stable

• Equities will decline

• Equities will experience a bounce