there is no reason they can't get across europe and get into agland and we could have paris think rick belden thing. reporter: it sent shockwaves through the world economy. right here in the united states, investors in panic. >> is very difficult day indeed. that said, they've been working hard in order to build up the resilience for the world financial system. reporter: the impact felt here in the u.s. retirement savings could all be at risk, especially for those who plan to retire in the immediate future. >> he will likely see that impacting your 401(k). the average retirement savings account in this country would lose about $2700. reporter: the u.k. is the first major country to leave the european union. it will take at least two years to separate. reaction really pouring in around here as well. suzanne kennedy is at the british embassy in northwest d.c. with more. suzanne: british citizens in united states of will to major news out of their home country. two bombshells. the decision to exit the eu, and the second resignation of their prime minister. citizens are telling us they stayed up