Category: election
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Investors react to shooting at Trump election rally By Reuters
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(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump was shot in the ear during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday in what authorities said was being treated as an assassination attempt. Trump’s campaign later said he was in “good condition” and appeared to have suffered no serious injuries other than a…
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How will the US election impact M&A? Morgan Stanley answers By Investing.com
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The upcoming US elections are expected to impact the M&A landscape, but according to Morgan Stanley, a strong M&A cycle is expected regardless of whether the winner is a Democrat or Republican. “A Democratic win would likely support the current strong economy, a key driver of M&A, while a Republican…
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UBS maintains EUR/USD longer-term target at 1.0500 post French election By Investing.com
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UBS kept its long-term target for the exchange rate at 1.0500, following the French parliamentary elections, citing weakness in the far-right National Rally party and a strong showing by President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist party. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the formation and composition of the new French government, UBS highlighted that…
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How a Trump election victory could ruffle Latin American markets By Reuters
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Written by Rodrigo Campos NEW YORK (Reuters) – The possibility that former President Donald Trump could win back the White House in November has investors preparing for different scenarios, with “America’s backyard” at the top of the list of markets to watch. The Trump administration’s relations with most Latin American…
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European equities trail at the open as investors take in French election results
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Asia shares firm, euro dogged by French election deadlock By Reuters
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By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares rose on Monday as investors grew more confident about a U.S. interest rate cut in September, while the euro faced political uncertainty after French elections signaled a hung parliament. In France, a left-wing coalition unexpectedly took first place, ahead of the far…
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French left-wing coalition poised for shock victory in legislative election
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The French left-wing coalition that quickly came together to defeat the rising far right in Legislative elections Turkey’s Justice and Development Party (AKP) won the most seats in parliament but fell short of a majority, opinion polls projected on Sunday, a stunning result that threatens to plunge the country into…
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France’s president called a surprise election. The result could diminish his power in world affairs
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Breadcrumbs Path Links PMN Business Article author: Associated Press John Lister Posted on July 06, 2024 • Read for 5 minutes You can save this article by registering for free here. Or log in if you have an account. Article Content PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron — if…
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UK’s Labour sweeps to power as Rishi Sunak concedes election defeat
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Keir Starmer will be Britain’s next prime minister, and his Labour Party is expected to win a large majority in the parliamentary election, ending 14 years of often turbulent Conservative government by defeating Rishi Sunak’s party. While there are still many results to be announced from Thursday’s vote, the centre-left…
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Dollar slips ahead of payrolls; sterling gains post election By Investing.com
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The US dollar fell in early European trading on Friday ahead of a key monthly jobs report, while the British pound rose after the UK general election result. At 03:55 ET (07:55 GMT), the dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, was down 0.4%…
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Analysis-UK election brings few hopes or fears to cautious City of London By Reuters
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By Sinead Cruz and Hugh Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s financial sector has begun to embrace Labour’s pro-business initiatives and pledges of stability and support, but many in the City of London remain wary that it could be targeted to shore up Britain’s strained public finances in the future. Under…
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Awaiting the UK election, NFP to follow on Friday
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crypto will get positive regulation ‘no matter who wins’ election
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Mike Novogratz, Founder and CEO of Galaxy Digital Tell The cryptocurrency sector in the United States is headed toward positive regulation regardless of who wins the upcoming election, CNBC’s “Squawk Box” reported Tuesday. Mike Novogratz, one of the biggest crypto bulls, shared his views during an interview that covered the…
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France votes in election that could hand power to far right By Reuters
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Written by Mimosa Spencer PARIS (Reuters) – French voters went to the polls on Sunday in the first round of a snap parliamentary election that could produce the country’s first far-right government since World War Two and mark a major change at the heart of the European Union. President Emmanuel…
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Amid election nerves French city traders rush to secure funding as they foresee the worst blow to bonds
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Worst bond rout since sovereign debt crisis sees companies rush to Securing financing Ahead of a potential capital drought. A hit to stocks worth about $200 billion. French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision earlier this month to confront the gains of the far right across Europe Quick poll At home he…
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how the UK election could make or break sterling’s run By Reuters
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By Naomi Rovnick, Alun John, and Dara Ranasinghe LONDON (Reuters) – The pound has rebounded ahead of an expected landslide election victory for the opposition Labor Party, but the currency’s future depends on the next government convincing nervous investors that its plans to reform the sluggish economy are credible. On…
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Crypto super PAC gets crucial wins in US primaries, plans significant spending for general election
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Fairshake PAC plans to spend more than $100 million in the general election to support pro-crypto lawmakers. Super PACs funded by major crypto companies scored big victories in recent congressional primaries. The Fairshake political action committee, created to support pro-crypto industry candidates, plans to spend… More than $100 million In…
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Crypto super PAC gets crucial wins in US primaries, plans significant spending for general election
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Fairshake PAC plans to spend more than $100 million in the general election to support pro-crypto lawmakers. Super PACs funded by major crypto companies scored big victories in recent congressional primaries. The Fairshake political action committee, created to support pro-crypto industry candidates, plans to spend… More than $100 million In…
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India’s Modi wins test of strength in parliament with election of speaker By Reuters
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MUMBAI (Reuters) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi passed the first major political test of his third term on Wednesday after one of the ruling party’s candidates was elected speaker of parliament’s lower house, defeating an opposition lawmaker by a vote. Om Birla, of Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party, who was…