The surprise British vote to leave the Eurozone sent European markets into chaos on Friday. While European central banks scramble to maintain order, they at least know that they can count on help from across the Atlantic.
The U.S. Federal Reserve released a concise statement on Friday assuring the European Union that it is willing provide liquidity if needed:
“The Federal Reserve is carefully monitoring developments in global financial markets, in cooperation with other central banks, following the results of the U.K. referendum on membership in the European Union. The Federal Reserve is prepared to provide dollar liquidity through its existing swap lines with central banks, as necessary, to address pressured in global funding markets, which could have adverse implications for the U.S. economy.”
President Obama also released a statement on the Brexit.
“The special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom is enduring, and the United Kingdom’s membership in NATO remains a vital cornerstone of U.S. foreign, security, and economic policy. The United Kingdom and the European Union will remain indispensable partners of the United States even as they begin negotiating their ongoing relationship to ensure continued stability, security, and prosperity for Europe, Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the world,” the statement reads.
Obama had spoken out in opposition to a Brexit in the weeks leading up to the referendum.
Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has already released an official statement on the Brexit.
“The UK and the EU are…
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