Brexit Briefing

On June 23 the U.K. will vote on whether or not Britain should exit the European Union. News and analysis making sense of the leave and remain arguments.

By The Wall Street Journal.

European Economic Area
Regulatory Change Slow and Slight in Case of Brexit
The Wall Street Journal - Mara Lemos Stein
By Mara Lemos Stein Mara Lemos Stein The Wall Street Journal Biography mara.lemos-stein@wsj.com In the event U.K. voters decide to leave the European Union in the referendum on Thursday, changes to the
Brexit Polls May Hold Some Good News for the ‘Remain’ Camp After All
The Wall Street Journal - Jon Sindreu
Respondents across different surveys are increasingly convinced that leaving the European Union would hurt the economy and their personal finances For those who want the U.K. to vote to stay in the European
Great Britain
‘Brexit’ Vote Will Change Europe, No Matter the Outcome
The Wall Street Journal. - Laurence Norman
Britain’s EU referendum calls into question march toward closer ties; resistance over ‘total integration’ BRUSSELS—If the U.K. decides in Thursday’s referendum to leave the European Union, it would shake
UBS Warns of Potential Trading Hiccups Surrounding ‘Brexit’ Vote
The Wall Street Journal. - John Letzing
Swiss bank points to possible increase in volatility, trading volumes ZURICH—UBS Group AG issued a warning Tuesday that the Swiss bank may have difficulty accommodating trading in the run-up to, and in
European Businesses Weigh the Good and Bad of a ‘Brexit’
The Wall Street Journal. - Sam Schechner
Economy may be hurt if U.K. leaves EU, many say, but it may serve as a ‘wake-up call’ for the bloc Like many business leaders in Europe, Philippe Depoux sees the potential for an economic slowdown across
Tata Group
Asian Corporate Giants Urge Against ‘Brexit’
The Wall Street Journal. - Megumi Fujikawa
The U.K. will lose its edge as a gateway to Europe in the event of a British exit, Asian investors say The threat of a U.K. vote to leave the European Union is alarming some of Asia’s biggest companies,
Tech Industry
Tech Companies Weigh Their Interests Before ‘Brexit’ Vote
The Wall Street Journal. - Sam Schechner
Differing national attitudes to regulation color firms’ views on doing business after a possible fracture Microsoft Corp. was for a decade pursued by European Union antitrust cops, who fined it €2.2 billion
EU’s Six Founding Countries to Discuss ‘Brexit’ Outcome on Saturday
The Wall Street Journal. - Laurence Norman
It will be the third time foreign ministers from the group of six countries have met BRUSSELS—Foreign ministers from the European Union’s six founder members will meet in Berlin on Saturday to discuss
European Union
Cameron Pledges Further EU Reforms as ‘Brexit’ Campaign Enters Last Day
The Wall Street Journal. - Jason Douglas
European Commission’s president rules out further concessions; polls suggest result is too close to call LONDON—Prime Minister David Cameron pledged to pursue greater European Union overhauls if Britons
U.S. Government Bonds Rise a Bit
The Wall Street Journal. - Sam Goldfarb
Demand for a seven-year note auction spills over into other areas Treasurys strengthened modestly Wednesday, as robust demand for a seven-year note auction spilled over into other parts of the market.
European Consumers Unruffled by ‘Brexit’ Vote
The Wall Street Journal. - Paul Hannon
European Commission’s confidence measure shows consumers are as yet undaunted by mounting threats to the integrity of the EU European consumers saw little change to their prospects in June, even as political
‘Brexit’ Could Push Gold to $1,400, Say Analysts
The Wall Street Journal. - Ese Erheriene
Uncertainty if U.K. votes to leave the EU is seen raising market volatility, benefiting havens, like gold LONDON—The biggest winner in a “Brexit” could be gold. The price of gold could rally as much as
From Uganda but Live in Gibraltar? Come Vote in the ‘Brexit’ Referendum
The Wall Street Journal. - Max Colchester
Baffling rules embrace certain foreigners while nixing citizens; Gimli’s torment LONDON—If you’re a Ugandan living in Gibraltar, you can vote in Thursday’s referendum that will decide the fate of Britain’s
U.K. Shipping Leaders See Dangers in EU Exit
The Wall Street Journal. - Costas Paris
A British exit from the European Union may hurt London’s role as a global center of ship financing LONDON—Members of the U.K.’s shipping community are concerned about the future of London’s role as a center
Campaigners Begin Final Push on ‘Brexit’ Vote
The Wall Street Journal. - Max Colchester
Polls continue to show a closely fought decision in Thursday’s referendum LONDON—Campaigners on both sides began a final dash to win supporters ahead of Thursday’s referendum on whether the U.K. will in
Some Look to Turnout Figures For Clues in U.K. Referendum Vote
The Wall Street Journal. - Max Colchester
Conventional wisdom suggests a higher turnout more like to produce a ‘Remain’ vote LONDON—Among early potential clues to how Britons voted in the June 23 referendum on continued European Union membership
Tiny Tilt in ‘Brexit’ Polls Roils Global Markets
The Wall Street Journal. - Riva Gold
Stocks, sterling rally as latest polls show small margins of U.K. voters favor EU membership Stock markets around the world and the British pound rose sharply after polls tilted toward a U.K. vote to in
Ahead of ‘Brexit’ Poll, Big Businesses Redouble Efforts for a ‘Remain’ Vote
The Wall Street Journal. - William Boston
Corporations issue statements building on months of support for the U.K. to stay in the EU A handful of multinationals and senior business titans came out in force on Monday to voice fresh support for
EU Referendum
Northern Ireland Teeters on ‘Brexit’ Front Line
The Wall Street Journal. - Jason Douglas
Threats to trade with next-door Ireland, regional peace deal loom large in EU debate WARRENPOINT, Northern Ireland—Peter Conway says the port he runs has more at stake than most U.K. businesses if Britain
In Gibraltar, Brexit Vote Stirs Fears of a Rocky Road
The Wall Street Journal. - Jeannette Neumann
Residents and workers worry a U.K. exit from the EU could complicate their access to the European market GIBRALTAR—Every weekday morning, Christian Bjørløw drives 12 miles from his home in southern Spain,
East London
Working-Class Britons Unsympathetic to Banker Brexit Woes
The Wall Street Journal. - Sara Schaefer Muñoz
Some Britons see ‘Brexit’ effect as comeuppance for perceived greed of London’s financial sector LONDON—Politicians and bankers have warned that a U.K. exit from the European Union will cripple London’s
Brexit Volatility Brings Tempting Opportunities for Investors
The Wall Street Journal. - Mike Bird
Some funds have seen possibilities in U.K. stock selloffs, bets against sterling As Britain’s looming vote on its membership in the European Union spurs massive volatility across global markets, some are
Brexit Vote: EU Girds for Britain’s Possible Departure
The Wall Street Journal. - Valentina Pop
European officials are particularly concerned about contagion spreading to Ireland and Portugal BRUSSELS—European officials are planning a series of emergency meetings in case Britain votes to leave the
Europe’s Anti-Immigration Parties See Opening to Weaken EU Bonds
The Wall Street Journal. - Anton Troianovski
With recent electoral gains and ‘Brexit’ looming, far-right parties are teaming up to push common goals VIENNA—Europe’s anti-immigration, populist parties are working to strengthen their cross-border hoping
Hungary’s Prime Minister Urges Britons to Remain in European Union
The Wall Street Journal. - Margit Feher
Hungary says it is ‘committed to and strongly believes in the significance’ of the EU bloc BUDAPEST—Hungary’s combative prime minister, who has repeated locked horns with the European Union over political
U.K. Hedge Funds Are Loudly Divided on ‘Brexit’
The Wall Street Journal. - Laurence Fletcher
Some abandon ’low profiles to make case for and against leaving the EU; banks stay quiet LONDON—Hedge funds in the U.K. manage about $400 billion and usually try to keep an ultralow profile from their
Brexit Poses Multiple Risks to Europe’s Stability
The Wall Street Journal. - Simon Nixon
There are growing signs a British exit from the EU could unleash hard-to-control political and economic forces, Simon Nixon writes Perhaps the strongest argument for Britain remaining in the European is
David Cameron Needs More Than a Narrow Win to Resolve Brexit Debate
The Wall Street Journal. - Simon Nixon
For a decisive victory, the British prime minister will have to turn grudging support for the EU into enthusiastic backing, Simon Nixon writes When British Prime Minister David Cameron decided to call
For U.K. and EU, Breaking Up Is Legally Hard to Do
The Wall Street Journal. - Stephen Fidler
If voters opt to leave bloc on June 23, the U.K. government will be faced with a critical technical decision: How to do so. What happens on the morning of June 24, if the British vote the day before to