G7 Could Release Statement to Calm Global Markets if UK Votes to Leave EU

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People leave a polling station in London on June 23, 2016, as Britain holds a referendum on wether to stay in, or to leave the European Union (EU) - Sputnik International
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The Group of Seven (G7) is considering releasing an emergency statement to maintain stability global financial markets in case the public in the United Kingdom votes to leave the European Union, Kyodo news agency said Thursday, citing a source in the Japanese government.

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) — With the emergency statement that may follow the Brexit referendum, the G7 will try to curb volatility in the global financial markets, in particular to prevent the expected plunge of the British pound, Kyodo news agency said.

According to the news outlet, the intentions of the UK government will also be taken into account by the G7 when deciding on issuing a statement.

On Thursday, British nationals are voting in the referendum to determine whether the United Kingdom should leave the European Union or stay in the bloc.

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