Markets Try to Make Sense of Brexit Polls

The video discusses the close race between Brexit and remain in the polls and the market's reaction to these developments. It highlights the challenges in predicting the outcome due to unaccounted overseas votes and the potential market impact of a Brexit vote. The discussion also covers investor strategies, emphasizing the difficulty in hedging against Brexit and the long-term implications for businesses and investors. Finally, it addresses concerns about EU cohesion, even if the UK votes to remain, due to differing agendas among EU members.

What is a significant limitation of the opinion polls regarding Brexit?

• They do not account for the overseas vote.

• They are conducted too frequently.

• They are only available online.

• They are biased towards Brexit.

Why is it challenging to hedge against the Brexit outcome?

• The vote is too close to call.

• There are no financial instruments available.

• Investors are not interested in hedging.

• The UK government has banned hedging.

What is the expected timeline for the UK's exit from the EU if Brexit occurs?

• Immediately after the vote.

• Two to three years.

• Five years.

• Within six months.

What concern remains even if the UK votes to remain in the EU?

• The EU's trade agreements with Asia.

• The UK's military presence in Europe.

• The strength of the British pound.

• The unity within Europe.

What is a reason the 'United States of Europe' is considered a pipe dream?

• Different agendas among EU participants.

• Cultural differences.

• Lack of a common language.

• Geographical barriers.