Hafeez: U.K. Recession Is Pretty Much Unavoidable

The transcript discusses Boris Johnson's limited public communication following the Brexit vote, highlighting his choice to write an opinion piece in the Telegraph. It also explores the potential for a UK recession, citing factors like negative growth, impacts on equity markets, housing prices, and overall economic confidence.

What was Boris Johnson's primary method of communication after the Brexit vote?

• Opinion piece in the Telegraph

• Social media post

• Television interview

• Public rally

According to Boris Johnson, what was the main issue driving the Brexit vote?

• Trade agreements

• Economic instability

• Immigration concerns

• Control over British democracy

Who is Hafiz and what role does he play in the discussion?

• A journalist at the Telegraph

• A political analyst

• Head of G10 FX at Murabella

• A member of the UK Parliament

What is the technical definition of a recession mentioned in the video?

• A drop in equity markets

• A decline in housing prices

• A single quarter of negative growth

• Back-to-back negative growth for two quarters

What are some predicted impacts of Brexit on the UK economy?

• Increased foreign investment

• Strengthened equity markets

• Rising housing prices

• Knock-on impact on confidence and investment