Why the EU Will Find Brexit Especially Difficult

The video discusses the complexities of Brexit negotiations and their impact on markets, particularly focusing on the Bank of England's quantitative easing and its effects on the British pound and gilt yields. It highlights the EU's challenges in negotiating with the UK and the potential for the UK to become more attractive for industries. The video also covers monetary policy actions by central banks and predicts economic trends, including rising bond yields and potential global recession.

What was the Bank of England's controversial decision following the Brexit vote?

• Raising interest rates

• Increasing taxes

• Implementing quantitative easing

• Reducing government spending

Why might the EU be incentivized to make Brexit negotiations difficult for the UK?

• To encourage other countries to follow the UK

• To strengthen the UK's economy

• To ensure the UK remains a part of the EU

• To prevent other countries from leaving the EU

How did Nissan respond to the uncertainties surrounding Brexit?

• By freezing investment plans

• By increasing production in the UK

• By relocating to another EU country

• By expanding their workforce

What is the predicted trend for global bond yields in the near future?

• They will continue to rise indefinitely

• They will rise initially and then fall

• They will remain stable

• They will decrease significantly

What economic event is anticipated in 2017 and 2018 according to the transcript?

• A significant rise in inflation

• A global economic boom

• A stabilization of the Chinese currency

• A global recession