The Impact of Brexit on Financial Markets. An In-Depth Analysis of the Foreign Exchange, Stock, and Government Bond Markets in the UK

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Definition and Reasons for Brexit
• Definition and Importance of Financial markets
  • Currency market/Foreign exchange market
  • Stock market
  • Government bond market
• Influence of Brexit on the Financial markets
  • Before the Referendum
  • After the Referendum
  • Influence in 2017
  • Influence in 2018 and Forecasts
• Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This bachelor's thesis aims to analyze the impact of Brexit on financial markets, specifically focusing on the foreign exchange market, the stock market, and the government bond market within the UK. The study investigates whether Brexit has had a positive or negative effect on these markets and explores the underlying reasons for this impact. It examines the influence of Brexit on the markets before and after the Referendum, tracking its evolution over the years and providing a brief forecast of future implications.

• Impact of Brexit on financial markets
• Analysis of the foreign exchange market, stock market, and government bond market
• Influence of Brexit before and after the Referendum
• Forecast of future implications of Brexit on financial markets
• Examination of the underlying reasons for Brexit's impact

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The introductory chapter lays the groundwork for the thesis, presenting the historical context of Brexit and highlighting its significance for the financial markets. It explains the reasons behind the UK's vote to leave the European Union, emphasizing the uncertainty surrounding future relations and the potential risks for the financial markets, particularly for the UK's financial services sector. The second chapter delves into the definition and importance of financial markets, specifically exploring the currency market, the stock market, and the government bond market. This chapter provides essential background information for understanding the subsequent analysis of Brexit's influence on these markets.

The following chapters focus on analyzing the impact of Brexit on the chosen financial markets. The chapter "Influence of Brexit on the Financial Markets" examines the effects of Brexit on these markets before the Referendum, after the Referendum, and in subsequent years. It investigates the specific influences observed in 2017 and 2018, providing a detailed analysis of the evolving impact of Brexit. The chapter concludes with a forecast of how the UK's withdrawal might ultimately affect financial markets.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The primary keywords and focus topics of this thesis include Brexit, financial markets, foreign exchange market, stock market, government bond market, currency, stock prices, bond yields, economic policy uncertainty, and financial services sector. These concepts serve as the foundation for the analysis of Brexit's impact on the UK financial markets.