"Your Majesty, a stock market crash has broken out in London!" Kennedy said with barely concealed glee.
He had every reason to gloat. Even if stock markets around the world all went bust, it would have little to do with Bulgaria.
"Tell me the details." Ferdinand said with a faint smile.
Though he had known about these matters long ago, there were many things unsuitable for him to say personally. Otherwise, how would his ministers be able to demonstrate their value?
A king who competed with his subjects for chances to shine was destined never to be a successful king!
"On August 18, the London government announced a factory relocation order, requiring more than a hundred factories to cease production within three months and relocate within half a year.
On August 21, when the London stock market opened, the share prices of these companies began plunging without end.
On August 22, the London market continued to fall. There was a minor rebound midway through, but it was swiftly drowned beneath an even greater wave of sell orders.
Judging from the current situation, London's stock market will continue to decline. The two major financial markets of Paris and Vienna will soon be dragged in as well. This time, none of the countries on the European continent can hope to remain unscathed!" Kennedy analyzed gleefully.
Everyone wore delighted expressions. Watching others suffer misfortune always gave one a sense of accomplishment—especially when those others were competitors!
The greater the impact of the market crash, the more favorable it was for Bulgaria. It would already be a kindness if they did not kick someone when they were down. How could they possibly be worried?
"What about the countries of the Americas? Especially the three North American nations—their economies are tied to the British Isles.