Were it true, such a scenario would certainly throw a spanner in the works and have a devastating effect on financial markets, but thus far the story has not gained much traction.

如这则报道是真的，则这种情况势必会给会谈工作抛出一个扳手，对金融市场造成破坏性的影响，但迄今为止，该报道并未赢得多大吸引力。

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However two British MEPs, Liberal Democrat Diana Wallis and Conservative Nirj Deva attempted to throw a spanner in the works by forcing an election.

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It should be punch and counterpunch between the leading duo until the final bell sounds in Brazil, with the weather set to throw a spanner in the works too.

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