Marine Le Pen

Global Markets

France's crisis is finally about to start

“No French government will enjoy any policy space whatsoever until at least the autumn of next year,”
Euro rises on bets Le Pen to fall short of absolute majority - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Global Markets

Euro rises on bets Le Pen to fall short of absolute majority

Euro climbed 0.3% to $1.0745 in early Asia trading, its strongest since Tuesday.

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.

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.

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

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

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. 

Currencies

The Euro is not the hedge you are looking for

SINGAPORE (Feb 9): Europe’s political risks are set to rise as far-right leader Marine Le Pen continues to gain ground ahead of April's French elections and the International Monetary Fund remains divided over the terms of the Greek bailout.

France's Le Pen launches election bid with vow to fight globalisation

LYON, FRANCE (Feb 5): France's far-right party leader Marine Le Pen on Sunday told thousands of flag-waving supporters chanting "This is our country!" that she alone could protect them against Islamic fundamentalism and globalisation if electe
Li Ka-Shing

Global Markets

Hong Kong billionaire Li's force field may be fading

HONG KONG (Jan 12): Billionaire Li Ka-shing is so powerful, Hong Kongers quip, he emanates a force fieldshielding the city from dangerous typhoons that could harm his businesses. Yet Li’s magic is showing signs of wearing off after his wealth shrank by
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