... external markets because Britain has gone off the gold standard. The reasons for this belief are not very substantial, and when it is expanded into a belief that since we have gone off the gold standard the balance of our external trade will look after ...

... declared that the fact that this country had gone off the gold standard automatically disposed of the problem of the adverse trade balance. It was said that if they suspended the gold standard the balance of our external trade would look after itself ...

... occurred on the world markets. They are still readjusting themselves to the situation created by Britain's abandonment of the gold standard. French Industries Alarmed It is regarded as highly satisfactory that yesterday's Stock Exchange activity has shown no ...

... evident to them, as to most other politicians, that only unforeseen developments arising out of the suspension of the gold standard will prevent an early election. Decisions are expected to be taken immediately after the Prime Minister return from his ...