The Brexit vote has sent shock waves across the global business community. In our view (and despite the turmoil in financial markets), the sky is not falling—at least not immediately. But massive uncertainty looms. To provide some light and clarity to our members, our team of economists is busy providing answers and insights.
Latest additions
Quick Note: Surviving Brexit - What Businesses Need to Know as the Countdown Continues
10 January, 2019
- Companies are becoming increasingly concerned about Brexit. This Quick note is designed to frame the key dimensions of the likely scenarios.
Recession Signals from the UK Leading Economic Index
13 July, 2018
Insight Minute: What Does the Future Look Like for Post Brexit Europe?
18 January, 2017
Special Webcast: Canada, the United States and Brexit. Oceans Apart?
17 January, 2017 | 2:00PM London / 3:00PM Brussels / 9:00AM New York
- This Special Webcast, featuring experts from Canada, the US, and Europe, provides the best evidence and analysis of the cross-Atlantic implications of Brexit. Find out what your business needs to know in this turbulent environment.
Europe 2.0? Four Scenarios for Europe Post-Brexit
8 December, 2016
- Brexit creates an existential crisis for the rest of the EU that will ultimately affect its economy and business climate.
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Bart van Ark | Ilaria Maselli | Ataman Ozyildirim | Brian Schaitkin | Gad Levanon
Webcasts, featuring Q&A with TCB economists and business practitioners
Special Webcast: Chain Reactions of Brexit on Business
8 December, 2016 | 2:00PM London / 3:00PM Brussels / 9:00AM New York
- Trade ties between the UK and Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands are substantial. Exports to the UK amount to 3 percent of Germany’s GDP. This number is even higher for Belgium. In the case of the Netherlands, it is large inflows and outflows of foreign direct investment to the UK that are at risk. What kind of issues will Brexit create for companies located in these countries?
Brexit: Once the Dust Settles
10 August, 2016 | 2:00PM London / 3:00PM Brussels / 9:00AM New York
- We will continue following closely developments that affect the short-term outlook of the Euro Area economy, with an eye on the latest discussions around Brexit. CPE credit available
What Does Brexit Decision Mean for Your Business
7 July, 2016 | Available On Demand
- Find out what our economists and business practitioners are saying about Brexit as they respond to business leaders’ questions about how to manage during and after the transition period.
The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View
15 June, 2016 | Available On Demand
- Next to discussing developments that affect the short-term outlook of the Euro Area economy, we will be focusing on the upcoming Brexit referendum in the UK, the negotiations with Athens and the state of the affairs in the refugees’ discussion.
The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View
9 March, 2016 | Available On Demand
- How is the short-term outlook evolving, and how will the upcoming "Brexit" referendum impact business in Europe?
Facebook Live Streams with TCB Economists
30 June, 2016—One Week Later with Economists on Two Continents
Ilaria Maselli and An Maveau in Brussels are joined by Ataman Ozyildirim and Brian Schaitkin in New York to discuss the aftermath of last week's UK referendum. They answer questions from our members and social media.
24 June, 2016—Brexit Breakdown: Live from Brussels and New York
Executive Director Andrew Tank and economists Ilaria Maselli, Gad Levanon, and Brian Schaitkin examine all the fallout from shock Brexit vote. Where do the UK and EU go from here? What are the next steps in what's shaping to be an acrimonious two-year-long divorce? How emboldened should "post-truth" populists on both sides of the Atlantic feel? Can Scotland—or London—secede from Britain's secession? And is Dublin Europe's Anglophone finance hub of the future?
Publications
Europe 2.0? Four Scenarios for Europe Post-Brexit
8 December, 2016
- Brexit creates an existential crisis for the rest of the EU that will ultimately affect its economy and business climate.
The Brexit Effect: Unpacking the Impact of Uncertainty on the Economy
2 August, 2016
- Low confidence, high uncertainty, and postponed investment decisions are some of the short-term impacts we can expect from the United Kingdom’s stunning decision to leave the European Union.
The Conference Board Economics Watch® Emerging Markets View
27 July, 2016
- Emerging markets shrugged off the Brexit panic, for now, but show little sign of growth acceleration for the rest of the year.
The Conference Board Economics Watch® European View
26 July, 2016
- The Euro Area was on a moderate recovery path before the EU referendum. In reaction to Brexit, investors moved their capital toward less risky assets, bringing to the surface the weakness of the Italian banks and uncertainty around future investment decisions.
The Conference Board Economics Watch® United States View
22 July, 2016
- The US economy on a below 2 percent growth path.
Asia Insights: What Will Brexit Mean for Emerging Markets? (Complimentary)
7 July, 2016
- The Conference Board economics team considers that direct growth impact on emerging markets from Brexit is likely to be marginal, when compared to mature economies. However, uncertainty is ahead. Companies in emerging markets should plan around different possible outcomes of the Brexit negotiations.
China Center Quick Note: China & Brexit
7 July, 2016
- There are several ways to assess China’s exposure to the events in Europe, including examining China’s engagement with the UK and the EU in terms of international trade, FDI flows, and the RMB. Equally important, however, is to consider what Brexit means for China’s engagement with Europe on a geo-economic and geopolitical scale.
The Conference Board Economics Watch® Emerging Markets View
5 July, 2016
- Brexit-induced financial instability brings more uncertainty but leaves emerging markets’ overall growth outlook for 2016 unchanged for now.
The Conference Board Economics Watch® European View
1 July, 2016
- Recent moderate optimism on the Euro Area economy has rapidly vanished as a consequence of the unexpected result of the referendum in the UK on June 23.
The Conference Board Economics Watch® United States View
28 June, 2016
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The struggle to find more growth.
The Conference Board Economics Watch® European View
21 March, 2016
- Euro Area recovery continues but at a more moderate pace. Special topic: What will Brexit mean for Britain and Europe?
Blog
On Brexit—and Learning from the Divorce (Committee for Economic Development)
Downloads
Brexit Implications on Global Economy (Complimentary)
