Counted, the move to leave the e. U. Remains ahead where you with about 52 of the vote. Those wanting to remain in the European Union are are at almost 48 . This is considered an upset. Most polls predicted a close race. But with the outcome reversed. In london, those who backed leaving the e. U. Are celebrating. The times of london reports early numbers showing voter turnout could hit 71 , a figure not reached in almost 20 years. Even with that huge turnout, as we showed you, the referendum is winning by a slim margin. If the results are confirmed, the vote to leave will likely have an economic effect far beyond the united kingdom. Markets in london and new york finished harbor sharply higher today as investors anticipate a different outcome but they may change when the markets open on friday. In the far east, already seeing investors selling off. The nike index plunged more than 7 while hong kong is off almost 4 with several hours of trading left. The london stock market opens at mid