Originally posted by CretinWatcher
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Isn't it time to acknowledge the referendum has been a complete catastrophe?
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Originally posted by CretinWatcher View PostWhy would anyone rational invest money here now when:
1) they are not sure they have access to the single market?
2) they are not sure that the country will stick together?
3) there seems to be a lack of political leadership?
Let see shall we? I expect investment to decline fairly sharply.
We can either sit and wallow in it or we can make the best of the situation and move forward, change breeds opportunity always has always will, take a riskComment
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Originally posted by Support Monkey View PostFor god sake man Stop ******* moaning, it's happened, strap a pair on and get on with it.
We can either sit and wallow in it or we can make the best of the situation and move forward, change breeds opportunity always has always will, take a risk
The sort of risks that would make me end up as a Support Monkey?Comment
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Originally posted by Support Monkey View PostFor god sake man Stop ******* moaning, it's happened, strap a pair on and get on with it.
We can either sit and wallow in it or we can make the best of the situation and move forward, change breeds opportunity always has always will, take a riskComment
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Originally posted by GB9 View PostAs the BDI has stated trade should continue without tariff issues I take that as an indicator of what will come about.
It's a no brainer for trade to continue, long term investments are a different issue altogether.
That's why there are now problems with investors who were previously interested in saving the Port Talbot mills.Comment
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Originally posted by CretinWatcher View PostI'm analysing the economic situation - what risks would you like me to take?
The sort of risks that would make me end up as a Support Monkey?Comment
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Originally posted by Support Monkey View PostI've analysed my economic situation since Thursday and all my Stocks and share ISA and SIPP are up, the house prices are likely to drop which makes the chance of my 2 boys being able to buy their own house and move out almost a reality, the interest rate is going to be rock bottom for many a year and the client I work for exports more than they import, and I don't holiday in the states or Europe, I'm struggling to see a downside
How sure are you that interest rates are going to be "rock bottom" if the pound keeps falling and inflation goes up?
Does the country as a whole import more than it exports and what effect will a low pound have on prices?
What effect will that have on the trade balance?Comment
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Originally posted by Support Monkey View PostI've analysed my economic situation since Thursday and all my Stocks and share ISA and SIPP are up, the house prices are likely to drop which makes the chance of my 2 boys being able to buy their own house and move out almost a reality, the interest rate is going to be rock bottom for many a year and the client I work for exports more than they import, and I don't holiday in the states or Europe, I'm struggling to see a downsidesasguCretinWatcher's standpoint.
Before long he won't be able to breeze through customs in EU countries without having to flash his passport. It's a complete disaster!Last edited by OwlHoot; 27 June 2016, 14:12.Work in the public sector? Read the IR35 FAQ hereComment
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Originally posted by OwlHoot View PostAbsolutely, but look at it fromsasguCretinWatcher's standpoint.
Before long won't be able to breeze through customs in EU countries without having to flash his passport. It's an absolute disaster!
And if I don't earn and pay my taxes how am I going to keep 5 chav families in Sunderland in booze and plasma TVs?
You see, no man is an island.Last edited by CretinWatcher; 27 June 2016, 14:25.Comment
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Originally posted by OwlHoot View PostAbsolutely, but look at it fromsasguCretinWatcher's standpoint.
Before long he won't be able to breeze through customs in EU countries without having to flash his passport. It's a complete disaster!Comment
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