Hung French parliament would be ‘entry point’ for investors – Lombard Odier
Two rounds of surprise election called by president Macron will take place on 30 June and 7 July
Emmanuel Macron
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Why you should care about the German elections
You may be forgiven for not staying up late this Sunday to watch the final results of Germany’s parliamentary elections come in. While Chancellor Merkel is sure to win, the scale of her victory is likely to impact the future direction of bond spreads.
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ANALYSIS: What to expect from Macronomics
The prospect of ‘Trumponomics’ powered equity markets last year. ‘Macrononomics’ doesn’t only sound more like a real word, it could even have more powerful and longer-lasting effects. But the stakes are high.
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Markets unmoved by Macron landslide
Emmanuel Macron thrashed his far-right opponent Marine Le Pen in yesterday’s second round of the French presidential election. But markets withstood the temptation to take a victory shot.
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ANALYSIS: All stars aligned for European equities rally
The fact that the Euro Stoxx 50 index recorded its largest one-day gain since July 2012 on Monday suggests the importance for investors of Emmanuel Macron’s victory in the first round of the French presidential elections can hardly be overestimated.
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Markets celebrate Macron victory in French elections
Equity markets have welcomed Emmanuel Macron’s resounding victory in the first round of the French presidential elections. The euro also rallied and peripheral bond yields collapsed.
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ANALYSIS: French elections – prepare for an uncertain outcome
The French presidential elections have turned into a highly unpredictable four-horse race. All four candidates offer radically different visions on the economy, and on France’s place in Europe. But is there a way to prepare for the outcome if the result is still so much up in the air?