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European Stocks Halted 3-Day Slump, Euro In Focus Amid Growing Political Turmoil In France

Jul 10, 2024
Bridgette Randall
With rising political turmoil and leading nations of the European Union, the euro may face an uncertain future in the months ahead. French lawmakers struggle to form an alliance amid deep divisions, which could force President Macron to appoint a technocrat as the next prime minister. 

Europe Market Indexes Turns Lower Amid Political Uncertainty and Debt Worries

Jul 9, 2024
Bridgette Randall
European markets extended weekly losses as France struggled to form a new government. The UK's newly appointed government plans to ramp up infrastructure spending, driving a higher budget deficit. 

France Faces Political Gridlock After Left Alliance Wins Big But Lacks Majority

Jul 8, 2024
Bridgette Randall
France is facing political gridlock after Sunday's snap election resulted in the first ever hung parliament, as neither party won a clear majority. Immigration, taxes, and pensions are likely to dominate the political agenda over the next three years. 

The UK's Labour Party Returns to Power In a Landslide Victory Amid Myriad Economic Challenges

Jul 5, 2024
Bridgette Randall
European markets extended weekly gains, and the pound and the euro were in focus after the UK's Labour Party won in a landslide victory and the French parliament faced gridlock. 

European Markets Extend Weekly Gains and Bond Yields Edged Higher

Jul 4, 2024
Bridgette Randall
European markets advanced and extended weekly gains, and bond yields edged higher amid election uncertainty in France and the U.K. German factory orders declined in May due to fewer orders for large-ticket items. Swiss inflation, one of the lowest in the world, eased in June. 

European Markets Rebound. Eurozone Producer Price Deflation Extends to 13th Month

Jul 3, 2024
Bridgette Randall
The UK parliamentary elections are likely to hand power to the Labour Party, but the country's economic woes and cost of living crisis are likely to worsen in the months ahead.

Election Uncertainties Weigh On European Trading Sentiment

Jul 2, 2024
Bridgette Randall
Election uncertainties in France and the UK overshadowed market trading in the eurozone and London. The jobless rate in the currency union held steady at a record low in May, and consumer price inflation eased in May. 

Euro And European Markets Advance After Far Right Party Fell Short of Majority In French Election

Jul 1, 2024
Bridgette Randall
The French election results indicated far-right parties won a smaller than feared number of seats in the first round of the election, raising the prospect of legislative gridlock and holding the increase in government spending. 

Europe Movers: Delivery Hero, Deutsche Beteiligungs, JD Sports, Nokia, Puma

Jun 28, 2024
Inga Muller
Nokia agreed to acquire Infinera to bolster its optical networking business. Delivery Hero appointed an interim chief financial officer after the current CFO resigned.

European Markets Struggled In June Amid Growing Political Uncertainties

Jun 28, 2024
Bridgette Randall
European markets lost ground in June after the European Union elections set the stage for a shift in power balance in several member nations, rattling financial markets and the future outlook for the euro. 

European Market Indexes Swing Around Flatline Ahead of Elections In the UK and France

Jun 27, 2024
Bridgette Randall
European markets traded in a narrow range, bond yields advanced in the currency union, and the euro and the pound nudged lower ahead of the parliamentary elections in France and the U.K. Sweden held its policy rate steady but held out for at least two rate cuts in the second half of the year.

European Bond Yields In Focus Ahead of Elections in France and the UK

Jun 26, 2024
Bridgette Randall
European markets looked beyond election jitters and the expected dramatic shift in political power balance in the UK and France in the next eleven days.

European Markets Turn Lower Amid Rising Election Jitters In France and the UK

Jun 25, 2024
Bridgette Randall
European markets turned lower ahead of the elections in France and the UK starting this Sunday. Polls are predicting landslide victories for opposition parties in both countries as voters direct their frustration with the high cost of living, illegal migration, and prolonged war in Ukraine. 

European Markets Rebound Amid French Political Uncertainty

Jun 24, 2024
Bridgette Randall
The European market attempted to rebound for the second week, but the French government bond's risk premium remained elevated ahead of the parliamentary election later in the week.

European Markets Trim Weekly Gains, Eurozone Business Activity Growth Slowed

Jun 21, 2024
Bridgette Randall
European markets turned lower and trimmed weekly gains after a week of tumultuous trading. The euro held firm, and the spread between the French and German bonds stayed elevated for the second consecutive week. Eurozone business activity growth slowed in May, and UK retail sales unexpectedly remained strong in May. 


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