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Global Markets
France becomes Europe’s least-preferred stock market, says BofA
The fallout from President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to call a snap election has made French stocks the least popular in Europe.
June 18, 2024
Global Economy
Euro weakens as jitters over France grow
The euro edged lower on Tuesday after hitting the weakest level in a month the day before.
June 11, 2024
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Briefs
SINGAPORE (Apr 22): “I’m a kiasu Singaporean. Being first in line for this is a privilege that will never happen again.” — Justin Zheng, who was the first in line to eat at US burger chain Shake Shack in Jewel Changi Airport on its April 17 openin
April 22, 2019
Brexit
Brexit on course to be delayed
(Apr 11): Brexit is on course to be delayed until the end of October under a plan agreed by European Union leaders to remove the threat of a chaotic break-up later this week.
April 11, 2019
Macron vows to heal France’s divisions after victory over Le Pen
(May 8): Emmanuel Macron pledged to unite France’s rifts after his victory over Marine Le Pen in the presidential election, saying that he’ll work to address the concerns that were exposed during one of the most divisive campaigns of recent history.
May 08, 2017
Euro could plummet if Le Pen claims French election victory
SINGAPORE (May 5): A victory for far-right candidate Marine Le Pen in France’s presidential election on May 7 could send the euro on a tailspin, UOB Global Economics & Markets Research warns in a flash note on Friday.
May 05, 2017
Investing strategies
Macron vs Le Pen: What either victory means for global markets
SINGAPORE (April 27): Given the disparate political views and economic agendas of French presidential candidates Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen, VP Bank believes the behaviour of financial markets in response to either victory, after the upcoming retur
April 27, 2017
Currencies
Showdown between Macron and Le Pen on May 7 will determine direction of USD/EUR
SINGAPORE (April 25): Now that it’s down to centre-left former socialist candidate Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen in the race for French presidency, Deutsche Bank Wealth Management is projecting a rise in core government bond yields
April 25, 2017
Macron, Le Pen in French runoff as establishment crashes out
PARIS (April 24): Centrist Emmanuel Macron and far-right nationalist Marine Le Pen won the first round of the French presidential election, triggering a runoff on May 7 between two radically different visions of the country’s future.
April 24, 2017