| Boris Johnson Calls for an Election | European Union leaders conceded to a third extension of the Brexit deadline this week, until Jan. 31. European Council President Donald Tusk described the latest delay as a "flextension," meaning the United Kingdom could leave the EU sooner if a deal is ratified. Tusk said this deferral 'may be the last one.' Everyone is exhausted. Everyone wants to get done with this. And everyone continues to ask what progress has been made and where we stand on this today. | There will be a general election on Dec. 12, in less than six weeks. Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party is still leading in the polls and currently has 44 percent of the total seats in the House of Commons. That is one of the reasons he is pushing for the election so soon. Since Johnson's modified Brexit Withdrawal Agreement (WA) was not approved in Parliament, he is willing to let the people decide the matter. | So what are the British people voting for? | Watch the video | If we can help you with any Foreign Exchange needs, please email foreignexchange@cnb.com or call (800) 447‑4133. | Want to learn more about international finance, economics, and global events? Sign up for our other Foreign Exchange emails and videos! | | | | | | Follow City National Bank on social media: | | | | Non-deposit investment products: | • | Are not FDIC insured, | • | Are not deposits or other obligations of City National Bank and are not guaranteed by City National Bank, and | • | Are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal invested. | | | | This report is for general information and education only and was compiled from data and sources believed to be reliable. City National Bank does not warrant that it is accurate or complete. Opinions expressed and estimates or projections given are those of the authors as of the date of the report with no obligation to update or notify of inaccuracy or change. This report is not a recommendation or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any financial instrument discussed. It is not specific investment advice. Financial instruments discussed may not be suitable for the reader. Readers must make independent investment decisions based on their own investment objectives and financial situations. Prices and financial instruments discussed are subject to change without notice. Instruments denominated in a foreign currency are subject to exchange rate and other risks. City National Bank (and its clients or associated persons) may engage in transactions inconsistent with this report and may buy from or sell to clients or others the financial instruments discussed on a principal basis. Past performance is not an indication of future results. This report may not be reproduced, distributed or further published by any person without the written consent of City National Bank. Please cite source when quoting. | | | | | |
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