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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,”
December 03, 2024
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.
July 01, 2024
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
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.
February 09, 2017
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
February 06, 2017
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
January 12, 2017