EU carbon price tumbles in wake of Brexit uncertainty

Michael Holder
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UK's vote to leave the European Union sends shockwaves through carbon markets and prompts fears of EU ETS exit

European Union carbon prices tumbled more than 15 per cent this morning following news that UK voters have opted to leave the European Union. This morning's announcement that almost 52 per cent of British...

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