Chapter 110 Research Department
Su Hao sat back down at the table, picked up the latest research report, and began to carefully read through it.
The core content of this report focuses on overseas asset hedging and allocation strategies in the current complex international situation.
After all, this wave of terrorist attacks that swept across Europe has turned the global economy upside down, making it a complete mess, like a pot of boiled eight-treasure porridge.
"Well, after all this, it still comes down to traditional safe-haven assets like gold and oil." Su Hao pursed his lips, not surprised at all.
As global risk aversion intensifies again, safe-haven assets have once again become highly sought after.
As soon as the European Union announced its intention to take military action against ISIS, international crude oil prices immediately skyrocketed, and gold prices soared like a runaway horse.
The panic brought about by war is like an invisible hand, pushing funds frantically towards these traditional safe havens.
It's almost become an economic law.
Meanwhile, market concerns about the European economic outlook continue to fester and spread like a plague.
To put it bluntly, war is all about burning money.
Especially for organizations like the European Union, which are composed of multiple countries, once they decide to do something collectively, every single member state has to obediently contribute money; no one can escape responsibility.
"Among them, the British contributed the most money."
Su Hao's gaze lingered on a certain page of the report, lost in thought.
Within the European Union, Britain has consistently been the largest contributor to military spending, making it arguably the European Union's "number one financier."
There's no way around it; the British Empire, after all, is considered one of the face and pillars of the European Union.
Unfortunately, Britain is currently facing a major crisis due to its escalating immigration issues, with chaos erupting domestically.
Anti-immigrant sentiment among the British public is far more intense than anticipated, and has become the hottest and most thorny issue in British politics, with anyone who touches it in trouble.
At this critical juncture, a series of terrorist attacks have erupted across the European continent, which is like adding fuel to the fire.
This has only exacerbated the already intense aversion and rejection of immigrants within Britain, with public discontent reaching a fever pitch that could practically lift the roof off.
Britain now has to worry not only about immigration but also about paying hefty "protection fees" for the European Union's military operations.
Su Hao thought to himself, if he were an ordinary British citizen, he would probably be so angry that he would slam his fist on the table and curse, wishing he could immediately go it alone with Brexit.
"So, the safest investment strategy right now is to put our money into safe-haven assets, right?"
But Su Hao is someone who doesn't like to stick to the rules and prefers to take unconventional approaches.
However, this kind of "safe" investment with low risk and low returns really didn't interest Su Hao.
As Su Hao rapidly processed the intricate and intertwined information in his mind, he prepared to turn to the next page of the report to see if there were any new investment opportunities.
However, just as his fingertips touched the slightly rough edge of the paper, preparing to gently lift it—
"...Um?"
His hand, which was holding the paper, suddenly froze, remaining completely still, as if it had been frozen in place!
"Holy crap, what's going on?!"
Su Hao tried hard to move his fingers, but was horrified to find that those usually incredibly flexible fingers were as if they were welded to paper, completely unresponsive to his brain!
What the heck? A stroke? A muscle cramp? Or... sleep paralysis?!
No, it's broad daylight!
Why, why is this happening?!
Damn it, could it be that something's wrong with his health?!
Am I going to suffer a stroke and become paralyzed at such a young age?!
Just as Su Hao was startled by this sudden situation and a series of ominous thoughts raced through his mind...
His gaze, as if drawn by a powerful magnet, was fixed firmly on the line of text pressed beneath his unruly fingertips—
[ Analysis of the Possibility and Potential Impact Assessment Report on the UK's Leaving the European Union ]
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The research department in this company is roughly equivalent in status to the Imperial Observatory, which served as the emperor's personal censor in ancient times.
It's mysterious and eccentric, but indispensable.
Of course, whether it's reliable or not depends on the individual companies' luck.
But generally speaking, the guys in the research department are responsible for digging up information all over the world.
They cram all sorts of rumors, policies, industry trends, national policies, and even bizarre news into the grinder, perform a series of whirring operations, and finally spit out a condensed summary.
Then, those so-called " Analysts " take the "feed" they produce and start writing, producing a lengthy investment report.
More importantly, they also need to screen out those "potential stocks" and "rising stars" who have the potential to soar to great heights in advance, make a list, and provide it to the bigwigs for reference.
Among these analysts, some take a realistic approach, emphasizing calmness and objectivity, letting data speak for itself, clear logic, and writing reports as precise as a surgeon's scalpel, but also cold.
At the same time, every department has its share of one or two oddballs.
What he wrote was less of a financial analysis and more of a fantasy novel that the author, Tomato, typed haphazardly on the keyboard after getting drunk.
Phrases like "Auspicious purple clouds are coming from the east, good for the market" or "Astrological anomalies indicate a certain stock is about to rise" are so ridiculous they make you roll your eyes.
However, even this group of unrestrained analysts has their share of opponents who leave them speechless and in awe.
"Boss! The Special Trading Department has another request, specifically asking us to research and provide support!"
These words caused an uproar throughout the research department, from senior researchers with gray hair to newly hired young people...
One second he was listless, writing a report and almost lost in thought, and the next, his eyes suddenly lit up brighter than a 500-watt searchlight!
It sparkled with excitement and anticipation!
That's right, the guy who issued this "exhilarating order" is none other than Su Hao, the head of the Special Trading Department!
"Oh ho? What new trick is it this time? What kind of excitement does Master Su want to see this time?"
Research Director Wu took a sip of hot tea from his goji berry thermos, a complex expression on his face that was both expectant and a little annoyed, with an air of "I knew it."
"Boss, he specifically wants a detailed scenario analysis report on ' Brexit,' along with relevant background information and data—the more comprehensive the better!"
"What the hell?! The British want Brexit?! Holy crap!"
Old Wu almost spat out his hot tea. The news was so explosive that it was comparable to hearing that the A-shares market was going to reach 6,000 points tomorrow!
That's why everyone's always so excited.
Every research request that Master Su makes is tricky and bizarre, yet it stimulates a surge of dopamine in people!
The adrenaline was gushing out like it was free, it was even more exciting than watching a porn movie!