The Sterling Meltdown Has Begun By: TalkMarkets June 26, 2016 at 06:38 AM EDT The sharp depreciation of the GBP/USD was precipitated by mounting fears that the UK's departure from the EU would bring about mayhem in UK and global financial markets. Read More >> Related Stocks: Dow Industrials SPDR PowerShares QQQ SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust