Leadsom and May Lead Tory Race

Leadsom and May Lead Tory Race

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The video discusses the UK political scenario with a focus on the candidates for Prime Minister, Andrea Leadsom and Theresa May, and their positions on Brexit. It highlights the importance of trade negotiations with the EU and other countries. The discussion also covers the market's focus on economic impacts rather than political outcomes, emphasizing the potential volatility in currency and the long-term nature of negotiations. The video concludes with a prediction of the economic focus over the next few months.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of Andrea Leadsom's blueprint for renegotiating with the EU?

Maintaining tariff-free trade with the EU

Establishing new trade barriers

Increasing tariffs on EU goods

Reducing trade with fast-growing economies

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the two main contenders in the UK leadership contest mentioned in the transcript?

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn

Theresa May and Andrea Leadsom

David Cameron and Nigel Farage

Gordon Brown and Tony Blair

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the transcript, what is the market more focused on during the UK leadership contest?

The political outcome

The economic impact

The candidates' speeches

The media coverage

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could potentially cause more volatility for the UK currency according to the discussion?

A pro-Remain candidate winning the leadership

A pro-Brexit candidate negotiating with Brussels

A delay in triggering Article 50

Immediate confrontational talks with the EU

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the market expected to focus on in the coming months according to the transcript?

Political debates

Economic factors

Social issues

Environmental policies