VOICED : FMI: el Brexit es un riesgo para la economia mundial

Christine Lagarde, the IMF's Managing Director, highlighted the global economic risks posed by the UK's potential exit from the EU. She emphasized that negotiations for new agreements could take years, leading to prolonged uncertainty that would negatively impact investment and growth. Lagarde also noted that Brexit could cause significant currency depreciation and economic contraction. The IMF's warning follows the Bank of England's concerns about the referendum's impact on growth.

What did Christine Lagarde identify as a risk to the global economy?

• The rise of cryptocurrency

• The UK's exit from the EU

• The increase in oil prices

• The US-China trade war

According to Lagarde, what could be a consequence of prolonged uncertainty from Brexit negotiations?

• Increased tourism

• Higher investment

• Slower economic growth

• Stronger currency

How does Lagarde describe the potential Brexit in terms of its scope?

• A local issue

• A European issue

• An international issue

• A financial issue

What economic effects did Lagarde predict as a result of Brexit?

• Higher employment rates

• Reduced investment and consumption

• Currency appreciation

• Increased exports

What did the Bank of England indicate about the referendum's impact?

• It has boosted economic growth

• It has no effect on the economy

• It has stabilized the economy

• It is already hindering growth