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Summary
So the people have spoken, that is they thought its what they wanted and markets expressed their opinions with a thrashing of the British Pound. As the post party hangover settles Britons face prospects of an even smaller union and the markets question the prominence of the City as a premiere financial center. Join us as we explore the possibilities and consider the policy options that is facing the Bank of Englands MPC.
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Here is what you need to know on Thursday, March 5:
Financial markets remain risk-averse in the second half of the week as the conflict in the Middle East widens. The US economic calendar will feature mid-tier macroeconomic data releases, while investors will remain focused on geopolitical headlines.