an england rugby world cup exit could have knock on effect for stock market /

As the Aussies await Chris Robshaw’s men,investors have been warned that a loss could mean £3bn wiped off share pricesStock market investors, already battered by the worst quarter since the depths of the eurozone crisis, or now face a construct-or-atomize England rugby fixture that could wipe billions off share prices.
If England are eliminated from the Rugby World Cup by Australia on Saturday,about 3bn is likely to be knocked off the stock market when trading resumes on Monday, according to an academic at London commerce School.
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Source: theguardian.com