ilmscore | Bank of England Crisis Predictions
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Scott Bessant and George Soros predicted the UK would be forced to devalue the pound or leave the ERM due to its overvaluation and weak economy.
"So Scott Bessant and George Soros realized the UK couldn't keep it up. They believed the pound was o..."
Apr 14, 2025
Correct
In the past, the UK participated in the ERM, an agreement to stabilize currency values against the Deutsche mark.
"Back then, the UK was part of what's called the ERM, the exchange rate mechanism, which was a Europe..."
Apr 14, 2025
Pending
On September 16, 1992, the UK exited the ERM due to overwhelming market pressure.
"Eventually, the pressure was too much and on September 16th, 1992, the UK withdrew from the ERM."
Apr 14, 2025
Correct
Bessant and Soros shorted the British pound by borrowing and selling it, anticipating a price drop.
"They shorted the British pound. That means they borrowed pounds and sold them, betting that they cou..."
Apr 14, 2025
Pending
Scott Bessant and George Soros believed the pound was overvalued and that the UK, facing economic weakness, could not indefinitely defend its currency, forcing a decision between devaluation or leaving the ERM.
"So Scott Bessant and George Soros realized the UK couldn't keep it up. They believed the pound was o..."
Apr 14, 2025
Correct