The day after the referendum before

What do investors do the day after the EU vote?

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Valentijn van Nieuwenhuijzen speculates on the implications of different results in the EU referendum and suggests that, from an investment perspective, 24 June is when the hard work will really start

Not too long to go now till we know the long-awaited result of the UK's referendum on membership of the European Union. Given the attention it has received from markets in recent weeks, the emotion it will trigger with many and its impact on the way the political landscape will be crafted over the coming months, it will probably have a substantial influence on investor behaviour and positioning - whatever the outcome. Moreover, it will finally create the opportunity to start thinking, talking and writing about other things than Brexit risks. Investors will feel able to look into the glob...

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