How can investors handle the Brexit 'black swan'?

Surprise decision by voters

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Fidelity International's Richard Edgar talks to head of fixed income Charles McKenzie and global CIO, equities Dominic Rossi about the impact of Brexit on global markets.

The pair discuss how the surprise Brexit vote and subsequent reaction mean markets will have to reprice political risk, as well as give their views on the currency impact and the wider effect on the UK economy. They also cover the likely response by Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen and other central banks and how this will affect the path of future interest rate rises. Meanwhile, Rossi shares the lessons he has learnt over his 30-year financial career in handling stock market crashes. 

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