Mike van Dulken

Global Stocks Gain As Macron Win Boosts Sentiment

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European stock markets rose on Monday and US equities ended at records as traders cheered a strong victory for French President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist party in parliamentary elections. London’s benchmark FTSE 100 index ended the day 0.8 percent higher, while in the eurozone, Frankfurt’s DAX 30 index and the Paris CAC 40 each advanced about … Read more

Markets Fall As Trump Turmoil Grows

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Big falls on US stock markets have dragged down Asian shares over fears the political controversy surrounding President Trump will blunt his ability to deliver tax and regulatory reform. Wall Street’s three main indexes shed more than 1.7%, and the dollar erased most gains made since his election. Asia’s main stock markets opened lower following … Read more