How Will Sterling Fare if Scotland Votes 'Yes?

The video discusses the potential impact of the Scottish independence vote on various financial markets. It highlights the initial reactions in the currency, bond, and stock markets following a key poll showing a majority favoring independence. The analysis covers the performance of sterling, the UK 10-year gilt, and the Footsie 100, comparing them to international counterparts. The video concludes by questioning the future market movements if a 'yes' vote occurs.

What was the initial reaction of the British pound against the dollar following the YouGov poll?

• It remained unchanged.

• It fell initially but then recovered.

• It fell and continued to decline.

• It rose significantly.

How did the UK 10-year Gilt yield change compared to the US and Spain after the poll?

• It rose less than in the US and Spain.

• It rose more than in the US and Spain.

• It fell while the US and Spain yields rose.

• It remained unchanged.

What was the change in the FTSE 100 index after the poll?

• It rose by 1.4%.

• It remained unchanged.

• It fell by 0.9%.

• It rose by 0.9%.

How did the performance of the FTSE 100 compare to the STOXX 600 after the poll?

• FTSE 100 rose while STOXX 600 fell.

• FTSE 100 fell more than STOXX 600.

• Both indices remained unchanged.

• FTSE 100 fell less than STOXX 600.

What is the main question concerning UK financial markets if a 'yes' vote occurs?

• How will the US markets respond?

• How will the euro react?

• How will the yen perform?

• How will the FTSE 100, sterling, and 10-year gilt fare?