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Will Britain be "this year's Iceland"?
Background: In November 2008, Iceland's economy nearly imploded and the island nation received a US$2.1 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund.
The British pound has reached its lowest level versus the US dollar since 2001.
Will Great Britain receive a loan from the IMF in 2009?
http://www.economist.com/blogs/freeexchange/2009/01/is_britain_in_trouble.cfm
The British pound has reached its lowest level versus the US dollar since 2001.
Will Great Britain receive a loan from the IMF in 2009?
http://www.economist.com/blogs/freeexchange/2009/01/is_britain_in_trouble.cfm
Settlement details:As reported by a major mainstream news source.
Forecast history %
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Initial likelihoods: Yes: 10%
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Created Fri 30th Jan 5:01pm PST by carnacthemagnificent
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predicted No (H$100 at 91%)
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