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Tag: French election

French President-elect Emmanuel Macron. Photo: Reuters, Regis Duvignau
Posted inBeijing, China, World

Macron’s wide margin of victory is deceiving, and his mandate is tenuous

by Asia Unhedged May 10, 2017February 18, 2020

Before the French election, a wide coalition of interests, stretching from Beijing to Washington, feared the consequences of a Marine Le Pen victory. It comes as no surprise, then, that Macron’s more decisive than expected victory has been hailed by most major news outlets across the world as a forceful rebuke of populism. But the […]

Victory for German Chancellor Angela Merkel may have a soothing effect on the market. Photo: Reuters/Wolfgang Rattay
Posted inEuropean Union, France, Germany, Italy, World

Macron, Merkel and the euro the big winners

by Asia Unhedged May 8, 2017February 18, 2020
Brigitte Trogneux, wife of French President-elect Emmanuel Macron casts her ballot at a polling station in Le Touquet, France on May 7, 2017. Photo: Reuters
Posted inFrance, World

Former drama teacher seeks new role as French First Lady

by Reuters May 8, 2017February 18, 2020
Emmanuel Macron celebrates his victory in the French presidential election. Photo: Reuters
Posted inFrance, United Kingdom, World

France’s youngest leader since Napoleon

by Reuters May 8, 2017February 18, 2020
French President-elect Emmanuel Macron. Photo: Reuters
Posted inEuropean Union, France, Middle East, United Kingdom, World

Emmanuel Macron elected president of France

by Reuters May 8, 2017February 18, 2020
Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May speaks outside 10 Downing Street after Parliament was dissolved ahead of the general election. Photo: Reuters
Posted inChina, European Union, France, Germany, Middle East, Russia, United Kingdom, World

Four themes likely to influence investors this week

by Reuters May 7, 2017February 18, 2020
Source: Bloomberg
Posted inEuropean Union, France, Middle East, World

French debate buoys euro

by Chris Scott May 4, 2017February 18, 2020
French presidential election candidate Emmanuel Macron arrives on stage to deliver a speech at the Parc des Expositions in Paris, late on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Posted inFrance, World

Despite Macron stumble, markets seem sure of his victory

by Asia Unhedged May 1, 2017February 18, 2020
Emmanuel Macron attends a campaign rally in Chatellerault, France on April 28, 2017. Photo: Reuters
Posted inChina, European Union, France, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, South Asia, Taiwan, United Kingdom, World

Five big investment themes for the week ahead

by Reuters April 30, 2017February 18, 2020
Emmanuel Macron, like Donald Trump, personifies 'populism of the center'. Photo: AFP / Philippe Huguen
Posted inUncategorized

Macron falling in polls amid campaign misstep

by Asia Unhedged April 29, 2017February 18, 2020
Source: Bloomberg
Posted inUncategorized

Before and after: the cost of EUR-US dollar options

by David Goldman April 27, 2017February 18, 2020
Source: Bloomberg
Posted inEuropean Union, Germany, World

No follow-through on European stock markets

by Chris Scott April 25, 2017February 18, 2020
A woman walks past campaign posters for Marine Le Pen (L) and Emmanuel Macro. Photo: Reuters/Pascal Rossignol
Posted inEuropean Union, France, Russia, World

Emmanuel Clinton vs Marine LeTrump

by Pepe Escobar April 24, 2017February 18, 2020
Source: Bloomberg
Posted inUncategorized

French credit soars

by David Goldman April 24, 2017February 18, 2020
Source: Bloomberg
Posted inUncategorized

Was the market reaction to the French election a bit too euphoric?

by David Goldman April 24, 2017February 18, 2020
Source: Bloomberg
Posted inEuropean Union, France, Germany, World

Europe stock gains led by banks

by David Goldman April 24, 2017February 18, 2020
French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron. Photo: Reuters, Christian Hartmann
Posted inFrance, World

Of course the French voted for economic stability over security

by David Goldman April 24, 2017February 18, 2020
Source: Bloomberg
Posted inUncategorized

The cost of bearish risk reversals on the euro is the highest in five years

by David Goldman April 22, 2017February 18, 2020
Le selfie? How gauche: Jean-Luc Melenchon poses with a fan. Photo: AFP
Posted inEuropean Union, France, World

Come to me, my Mélenchony baby

by David Goldman April 22, 2017February 18, 2020
France, Paris, the Avenue of the Grande Armee linking La Defense. Photo: AFP
Posted inFrance, Germany, World

Euro zone growth reaches fastest pace in six years

by Asia Unhedged April 21, 2017February 18, 2020

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