Brexit: The Last Stand (No name calling)

FrancieBrady

Fratton Fred wrote: »

Predictions based on commonsense and reality

Sure!

ECO_Mental

I was in Brussels over the last two days and was in a meeting with a Mayor of a large enough city in Germany. Anyway he said that he had a meeting with one of Warren Buffet's company's a week or two ago and they were looking at opportunities' in Germany. But this dude mentioned that Buffet is no longer going to do business in Britain or make any new investments in Britain because of Brexit... Couldn't be any clearer than that on the future of Britain.

steddyeddy

Fratton Fred wrote: »

This might come as a disappointment to Francie as well

http://www.bbc.com/news/business-37787890



maybe the end of the world isn't nigh after all?

I certainly am happy hard working people haven't lost their job Fred. I think it's great that Sunderland get to keep it but I don't think it's viable that the government compensate every company that loses out.

Iwasfrozen

ECO_Mental wrote: »

I was in Brussels over the last two days and was in a meeting with a Mayor of a large enough city in Germany. Anyway he said that he had a meeting with one of Warren Buffet's company's a week or two ago and they were looking at opportunities' in Germany. But this dude mentioned that Buffet is no longer going to do business in Britain or make any new investments in Britain because of Brexit... Couldn't be any clearer than that on the future of Britain.

Except you're hearing this from a fourth hand source. I find it hard to believe a person like Buffet would categorically rule out dealing with the world's fifth largest economy.

catbear

Iwasfrozen wrote: »

ECO_Mental wrote: »

I was in Brussels over the last two days and was in a meeting with a Mayor of a large enough city in Germany. Anyway he said that he had a meeting with one of Warren Buffet's company's a week or two ago and they were looking at opportunities' in Germany. But this dude mentioned that Buffet is no longer going to do business in Britain or make any new investments in Britain because of Brexit... Couldn't be any clearer than that on the future of Britain.

Except you're hearing this from a fourth hand source. I find it hard to believe a person like Buffet would categorically rule out dealing with the world's fifth largest economy.

Buffet is a very conservative investor, he admitted he didn't invest in the tech because he doesn't understand it.

Brexit is the kind of clusterfuke of complexity he'd stay clear of.

steddyeddy

Iwasfrozen wrote: »

Except you're hearing this from a fourth hand source. I find it hard to believe a person like Buffet would categorically rule out dealing with the world's fifth largest economy.

It's the size of the market that's important when it comes to trade.

Iwasfrozen

steddyeddy wrote: »

It's the size of the market that's important when it comes to trade.

The UK is the fifth largest economy in the world.

steddyeddy

Iwasfrozen wrote: »

The UK is the fifth largest economy in the world.

Which has left the biggest single market in the world. Market does not equal economy.

ECO_Mental

Iwasfrozen wrote: »

Except you're hearing this from a fourth hand source. I find it hard to believe a person like Buffet would categorically rule out dealing with the world's fifth largest economy.

I was talking to this mayor directly (in the jacks going for a piss ) so its not fourth hand information. Obviously buffet is not going to release a statement that he is going to pull out of the UK that would throw the whole thing up in the air and cause panic on the markets. But he can se the writing on the wall and it's now looking at Germany at least and the Germans are going out of their way to get this business NOW

Iwasfrozen

steddyeddy wrote: »

Which has left the biggest single market in the world. Market does not equal economy.

You mean the second biggest market in the world. The US alone is larger, nevermind NAFTA.

VinLieger

Iwasfrozen wrote: »

The UK is the fifth largest economy in the world.

Yeah maybe before brexit but....

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2016/10/05/theresa-may-bragged-about-britain-being-worlds-5th-largest-economy-after-her-speech-it-dropped-to-6th/

FrancieBrady

steddyeddy wrote: »

I certainly am happy hard working people haven't lost their job Fred.

I think this cannot be stressed enough. That was my immediate reaction when I heard it. Empathy with those most likely to bear the brunt of this.

Always good to point it out on a thread where the bombing of civilians and the abuse of migrant children is being triumphed in pathetic defences of an 'old blighty' that never existed.

Iwasfrozen

VinLieger wrote: »

Yeah maybe before brexit but....

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2016/10/05/theresa-may-bragged-about-britain-being-worlds-5th-largest-economy-after-her-speech-it-dropped-to-6th/

"Based on the latest forecasts, the World Bank expects the UK to stay ahead of France for the whole of 2016, measured by purchasing power or by converting to US dollars."

http://www.bbc.com/news/business-37763913

steddyeddy

Iwasfrozen wrote: »

You mean the second biggest market in the world. The US alone is larger, nevermind NAFTA.

Actually Europe is the world's largest exporter of manufactured goods and services, and is itself the biggest export market for around 80 countries. The UK has now left that so please post sense.

Fratton Fred

ECO_Mental wrote: »

I was talking to this mayor directly (in the jacks going for a piss ) so its not fourth hand information. Obviously buffet is not going to release a statement that he is going to pull out of the UK that would throw the whole thing up in the air and cause panic on the markets. But he can se the writing on the wall and it's now looking at Germany at least and the Germans are going out of their way to get this business NOW

Buffett told someone, who told someone who told you. That's prettymuch fourth hand.

Anyway, far more importantly, I have just discovered that Berkshire Hathaway own the Acme Brick company. That's ****ing awesome, do you think they make a really really big brick especially for Coyote to drop on Road Runner?

VinLieger

Iwasfrozen wrote: »

"Based on the latest forecasts, the World Bank expects the UK to stay ahead of France for the whole of 2016, measured by purchasing power or by converting to US dollars."

http://www.bbc.com/news/business-37763913

Apologies, I don't have google alerts setup for everything brexit related :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Fratton Fred

VinLieger wrote: »

Apologies, I don't have google alerts setup for everything brexit related :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Ask Francie and Eddy, they'll sort you out.

Fratton Fred

FrancieBrady wrote: »

I think this cannot be stressed enough. That was my immediate reaction when I heard it. Empathy with those most likely to bear the brunt of this.

FrancieBrady wrote: »

Always good to point it out on a thread where the bombing of civilians and the abuse of migrant children is being triumphed in pathetic defences of an 'old blighty' that never existed.

ooh, those sour grapes again

steddyeddy

Fratton Fred wrote: »

Ask Francie and Eddy, they'll sort you out.

It effects my livelihood here so it's something I pay attention to.

Fratton Fred

steddyeddy wrote: »

Actually Europe is the world's largest exporter of manufactured goods and services, and is itself the biggest export market for around 80 countries. The UK has now left that so please post sense.

there's two dad's at my daughters school that are minted. being the nosey bastard that i am, I looked them up.

One is worth around €300m, the other one though, he is quite poor really, he is only worth about €100m.

Iwasfrozen

steddyeddy wrote: »

It effects my livelihood here so it's something I pay attention to.

Don't listen to him Eddy, we're all greatful for your news dumps.

Your stamina is an inspiration

A Little Pony

All of Englands great historic names would have voted Brexit. If it would be good enough for Dick Turpin and Robin Hood, it is good enough for me.

FrancieBrady

I think there are some here who have 'Only good Brexit news for the UK' google alerts set up.

Probably since before the referendum too.

ECO_Mental

Fratton Fred wrote: »

Buffett told someone, who told someone who told you. That's prettymuch fourth hand.

Anyway, far more importantly, I have just discovered that Berkshire Hathaway own the Acme Brick company. That's ****ing awesome, do you think they make a really really big brick especially for Coyote to drop on Road Runner?

I am very happy with my information and statements like those don't get lost in translation. Fact is... company's are looking to relocate out of the UK and are actively doing this as we speak.

Iwasfrozen

ECO_Mental wrote: »

I am very happy with my information and statements like those don't get lost in translation. Fact is... company's are looking to relocate out of the UK and are actively doing this as we speak.

Is that a fact?

FrancieBrady

Iwasfrozen wrote: »

Is that a fact?

Seems to be.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/eu-referendum-brexit-businesses-leave-london-passporting-single-market-frankfurt-amsterdam-paris-a7113131.html

Fratton Fred

ECO_Mental wrote: »

I am very happy with my information and statements like those don't get lost in translation. Fact is... company's are looking to relocate out of the UK and are actively doing this as we speak.

I don't doubt that. I'm not sure that they are actually pulling the trigger just yet though, until they see what the final deal looks like. I would also doubt that any one person, like Buffet, who owns bits of numerous companies would decide to pull out completely en masse.

Iwasfrozen

FrancieBrady wrote: »

Seems to be.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/eu-referendum-brexit-businesses-leave-london-passporting-single-market-frankfurt-amsterdam-paris-a7113131.html

That's from the first of July. We now know the UK's economy is growing faster than expected and actually faster than the EU. So we need something a bit more up to date.

steddyeddy

Fratton Fred wrote: »

there's two dad's at my daughters school that are minted. being the nosey bastard that i am, I looked them up.

One is worth around €300m, the other one though, he is quite poor really, he is only worth about €100m.

Personal wealth VS economy of a single market. It's not about wealth exclusivley it's about the size of your market.

Fratton Fred

steddyeddy wrote: »

Personal wealth VS economy of a single market. It's not about wealth exclusivley it's about the size of your market.

yes, I know, but any exporter is going to be desperate to do business in any sizeable market.