Category: election
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Aya Gold & Silver Announces Election of Directors By Investing.com
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Montreal, June 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aya Gold and Silver Company (TSX: AYA, OTCQX: AYASF) (Aya or the Corporation) is pleased to announce that all of the nominees listed in the management proxy circular have been elected as directors of Aya at the annual general meeting of shareholders (AGM)…
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French election worries rekindle market memories of UK budget rout By Reuters
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By Yoruk Bahçeli and Dara Ranasinghe (Reuters) – As far-right and left-wing parties gain momentum ahead of snap parliamentary elections in France, putting pressure on President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist administration, investors are beginning to consider the risk of a budget crisis at the heart of the euro zone. The far-right…
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Election concerns in France give euro worst week in two months By Reuters
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Written by Karen Brettell (Reuters) – The euro is heading towards its biggest weekly decline against the dollar in two months on Friday, amid fears that a new government will worsen the financial situation in France with early parliamentary elections approaching. The yen hit its lowest level in six weeks…
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Tax Doubts Look Set to Dog Keir Starmer to Election and Beyond
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Breadcrumb links PMN works Keir Starmer’s path to power in the UK general election looks insurmountable with less than three weeks to go, but for the investors, economists and ordinary Britons who will vote for him, the Labor leader has yet to settle a key question: Are his tax and…
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Sterling set for fifth weekly gain against euro after shock French election call By Reuters
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LONDON (Reuters) – The pound is headed for its fifth weekly gain against the euro on Thursday, after hitting its highest levels in almost two years against the single European currency, which was rocked by political uncertainty in France. The euro fell to its lowest level against the pound since…
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Euro tumbles after Macron calls snap French election By Reuters
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By Alun John and Ankur Banerjee LONDON/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The euro fell sharply on Monday, hit by political uncertainty after far-right gains in Sunday’s European Parliament vote prompted French President Emmanuel Macron to call early general elections. Uncertainty in France adds another element to what will be a busy week…
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Euro, French stocks hit by shock Macron call for snap election By Reuters
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Written by Dara Ranasinghe and Amanda Cooper LONDON/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The euro fell broadly, while French bonds and stocks were hit hard on Monday, following French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to call early parliamentary elections after his defeat in a pro-EU vote at the hands of the far right. The…
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Labour to Tackle Private Equity Tax Loophole in Election Manifesto
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Labor is set to announce measures to close a major tax loophole that currently allows thousands of private equity investors to avoid paying income tax. The initiative will be a key feature of the party’s general election manifesto, which is expected to be unveiled this week. Currently, gains from private…
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EU politics – French President Macron has called a snap election. EUR/USD a touch lower.
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On Sunday, French President Emmanuel Macron called for early elections. His decision came after the far-right National Rally party led by Marine Le Pen achieved very strong results in the European elections held in Sydney. Le Pen achieved the largest gains in the European Parliament elections The Greens and Liberals…
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These are the S&P 500 historical returns during election years By Investing.com
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According to analysts, election years can be a time for strong returns in the stock market, as the S&P 500 has historically averaged 10% to 20% return since 1928. Interestingly, the third year of a president’s term appears to be the sweet spot, with analysts citing an average return of…
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Maxim Power Corp. Announces Board of Directors Election Results and M2 CCGT Operations Update
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Article content CALGARY, ALBERTA, June 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Maxim Power Corp. (“Wisdom – a saying“or the”institution(TSX:MXG) today announced the final director election results from its 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on 5 June 2024 (the “Meeting”). A ballot was taken at the Meeting in relation to…
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Nigel Farage to Stand as MP in Clacton, Leading Reform UK into Election
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Nigel Farage has announced his return to frontline politics, announcing his candidacy for Parliament in Clacton, Essex, and his leadership of the UK Reform Party. Farage’s return comes as the election campaign heats up, with the major parties unveiling their key pledges. In his announcement, Farage promised to lead a…
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Pound nears 2016 levels as election nods to new Brexit tack: Mike Dolan By Reuters
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Written by Mike Dolan LONDON (Reuters) – The sight of the pound hitting its highest levels since the 2016 Brexit referendum after a surprise election announcement in the United Kingdom is hard to ignore – and may signal hope on the sidelines of recovery from the economic damage linked to…
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Europe Election Will Show What Voters Really Think of Green Deal
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Breadcrumb links PMN works The upcoming parliamentary elections will show how the world’s most ambitious climate plan affects voters five years after its launch. Article writer: Bloomberg News Ewa Krukowska, Sami Adgerne, and Petra Sorg Published on June 1, 2024 • 6 minute read You can save this article by…
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High home prices in swing states could help Biden in presidential election, study says
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the study, “Housing performance and votersanalyzed home prices and election results in every county in the continental United States during each of the last six presidential elections. What he found was that swing counties in which home prices rose significantly in the four years before the election were more likely…
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British ISA Plans in Limbo Following Sunak’s Election Call
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The government’s major initiatives to reform the city, including the launch of the UK ISA and the Pisces private market, are facing uncertainty following Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s decision to hold a snap election in July. Over the past two years, ministers have sought major changes to city policy, but…
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Sterling holds steady amid UK election announcement By Investing.com
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Investing.com – On Tuesday, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak surprised political observers by announcing that the UK general election would be held on July 4, a deviation from the widely expected fall schedule. Despite this unexpected development, the British pound saw little impact, with two-month implied volatility showing a modest…
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Sterling holds steady amid UK election announcement By Investing.com
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Investing.com – On Tuesday, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak surprised political observers by announcing that the UK general election would be held on July 4, a deviation from the widely expected fall schedule. Despite this unexpected development, the British pound saw little impact, with two-month implied volatility showing a modest…
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‘Green blitz’: As election nears, Biden pushes slew of rules on environment, other priorities
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Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Matthew Daly Published May 24, 2024 • 7 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article content WASHINGTON (AP) — As he tries to secure his…
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The General Election is a perfect ‘Window of Opportunity’ for Better Business Act Campaigners
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The upcoming election represents a great opportunity to rethink the role of business in society, according to Chris Turner, director of the Better Business Law Campaign. Speaking to a Barbican audience during a panel discussion to mark the third Better Business Day, Turner highlighted the potential for the Better Business…