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55% of the Democrats in favor of Joe Biden’s continuation, Trump secures a 2% lead over Biden in the latest national survey
A survey has found that Biden still has the support of the Democrats after the first US Presidential Debate. Trump has a slight edge over Biden with 45% of the respondents reposing their faith in his capabilities to lead the nation.
France Election 2024 results: Marine Le Pen's far-right is winning, claim exit polls
France Election 2024 results are keenly awaited ever since French President Emmanuel Macron called snap elections. However, several exit polls have claimed that Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) party is winning the first round of the country's Parliamentary elections.
France Election 2024: Far right leader Marine Le Pen hails projections of first-round election lead for her party
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is calling on voters to give her National Rally an “absolute majority” in parliament as polling projections say French voters have propelled the party to a strong lead in Sunday's first-round legisla...
Asian stocks stutter, euro gains after first round vote in France
The euro was 0.32% higher at $1.0747, while European stock futures rose 1% as exit polls showed Marine Le Pen's eurosceptic National Rally emerged ahead in the first round of the French vote but with fewer votes than some analysts had forecast.
Tech boom leads global markets through first half of 2024
The first half of 2024 was marked by soaring mega caps, political uncertainties, and remarkable movements in commodities and emerging markets. From Nvidia's market value surge to Japan's weakening yen and the rise of cryptocurrencies, the period reflected a mix of challenges and opportunities shaping the global economy.
5 world market themes for the week ahead
Euro 2024 excitement rises with political shifts in Britain and France. M&A activity surges amidst economic uncertainties. Emerging Asia grapples with inflation as central banks navigate rate decisions. Labour's potential win in Britain poses fiscal challenges. The market awaits U.S. job data impact on Federal Reserve's rate policy.
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UK economy grew 0.7% in first quarter of 2024
Britain's economy grew by 0.7% in the first quarter of this year compared to the previous quarter, surpassing an initial estimate of 0.6% growth, according to official figures released on Friday. This data arrives just days before a national election where opinion polls suggest Labour Party leader Keir Starmer may replace Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Britain's Rishi Sunak struggles with missteps while trying to lift Conservatives ahead of elections
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has faced scrutiny over his political instincts during the general election campaign, which started five weeks ago. His actions have not always reflected the seasoned touch of past leaders like Tony Blair or Boris Johnson, evidenced by some notable campaign missteps.
Biden and Trump are set to debate. Here's what their past performances looked like
In 2024, many of the rules insisted on this time by Biden's team - and agreed to by the Trump campaign - are designed to minimize the potential of a chaotic rerun. Each candidate's microphone will be muted, except when it's his turn to speak. There will be no studio audience to chime in with hoots and jeers.
Nervous investors tear up ESG playbooks in election supercycle
In 2024, global elections spark an anti-green trend affecting ESG investments. Marine Le Pen and Trump's influence reshape the environmental landscape. Utility stocks gain prominence amidst shifting policies and investor sentiments.
This is what Kylian Mbappe asked the people of France to do in the upcoming elections
Kylian Mbappe has urged the young voters in France to prevent the rising extremes in the country. He has urged them to uphold liberal French values. These comments have been made before the elections to the National Assembly.
Paris stock market no longer Europe's biggest, top French firms lost over 10%
France lost its spot as Europe's biggest equity market after President Macron's snap election announcement caused a $258 billion market cap loss.
Ready to kill it: Mbappe, France on a mission as favourites begin Euro 2024 campaign
Kylian Mbappe and France are set to begin their Euro 2024 campaign against Austria, having experienced disappointment in recent World Cup finals. France has been European champions twice, most recently in 2000 when a 31-year-old Deschamps was captain. Mbappe missed the decisive kick in the Euros, and he is now hoping to make amends by leading his country to glory in Germany.
Draft G7 statement makes no mention of abortion, sparks LGBTQ criticism
The abortion issue caused a diplomatic spat between Rome and Paris, with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni accusing French President Emmanuel Macron of seeking to score political points ahead of a national election in France.
Biden wanders off at the G-7 Summit, pulled back for a group photo
In two videos that went viral from the G-7 Summit in Italy, US president Joe Biden is seen in an embarrassing situation. This has given yet another opportunity to his political opponents to target him ahead of the polls in November.
Italy and France spar over abortion at G7 summit
Italy demands removal of 'safe and legal abortion' reference from G7 summit statement, sparking dispute with France's Macron over differing political visions.
Giorgia Meloni, Italian PM and far-right leader, wins European Parliament polls, becomes kingmaker in Europe
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy party secured 28% of votes in the European elections, enhancing her political influence. This result outperformed their 2022 general election showing and came at the expense of Matteo Salvini's League party, which dropped to 8.5%. The centre-left Democratic Party gained 24.5%, while the Five Star Movement fell to 10.5%.
Euro slips to one-month low as Macron calls French election
The euro fell as French President Emmanuel Macron called a shock election after far-right gains in European Parliament elections. U.S. nonfarm payrolls data showed job growth exceeding expectations, impacting Fed rate cut expectations.
Stocks to buy after Lok Sabha Elections Results 2024: 5 stocks with up to 23.2% upside potential
While the 4 June crash eroded investor wealth, it may have eased stretched valuations. Experts believe the BJP-NDA government’s economic agenda will largely remain unchanged, though some priorities will be adjusted. Even before the election-induced jolts, the markets had been witnessing volatility. To counter the near-term shocks, invest in companies that have shown stability in the past.
What did Hillary Clinton say on D-Day that she came under scathing attacks? Details here
An estimated number of 4,000 to 9,000 German soldiers were killed, while the Allied casualties were recorded for at least 10,000, with 4,414 confirmed dead on D-Day.
Global leaders from P-5 countries applaud Modi’s historic win
While US President Joe Biden, Russian President Vladimir Putin and UK PM Rishi Sunak and telephoned Modi to congratulate Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron sent a congratulatory message. Among the P5 Putin was the first leader to telephone the PM. Meanwhile, the Sri Lankan President, PMs of Nepal, Bangladesh and Mauritius besides the Bhutanese leadership have been invited for the swearing in ceremony likely on June 8.
India seen to emerge as an economic superpower in impending problem-ridden global financial landscape
Global recession risks have diminished, but inflation concerns threaten financial stability. The IMF, World Bank, and rating agencies forecast a slowdown in global growth, citing Middle East conflicts, financial stress, persistent inflation, and reduced international trade as key risks. The IMF's Global Debt Monitor reveals global debt at $235 trillion, or 238% of global GDP, raising fears of a debt crisis. Fiscal prudence may suffer as many nations face elections this year.
How GoI’s post-poll domestic authority will shape New Delhi’s geopolitics
With India's key strategic partner Russia more firmly entrenched and aligned with China in 2024, the domestic political authority the next government in New Delhi brings to the table - and the way it deploys this capital - will hold the key to how it can position itself at the start of a turbulent phase between a relatively stronger, expanding Russia-China arc of power and a politically strife-ridden democratic coalition of powers.
Biden's another OOPS moment: US President gives new title to North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un
President Biden is evidently feeling the heat of the US Presidential election campaign, as he mistakenly identifies Kim Jong Un as the leader of the wrong country. Interestingly, this was not the first time he took the wrong names.
Google to launch anti-misinformation campaign ahead of EU elections
Europe's Digital Services Act, which comes into force this week, will require very large online platforms and search engines to do more to tackle illegal content and risks to public security.
World welcomes 2024 with New Year's fireworks, reflection and a royal farewell
Sydney sparkled under a shower of silver and gold fireworks commemorating the 50th anniversary of its iconic Opera House, while the mood in Gaza remained bleak, with residents more concerned with survival. In Europe, Denmark's Queen Margrethe II announced her abdication after over half a century on the throne.
Three things will work for India in 2024 in an era of heightened geopolitical instability
Negotiating India's rise through this uncertain world will take a lot out of our policymakers. It's not only maintaining that strategic autonomy, which helps India cherry-pick its partners and allies, is getting harder to do. It is deeper - maintaining that policy wiggle room, exploiting short-term opportunities or even taking hits on the chin. As foreign minister S Jaishankar observed, 'A large part of our geopolitical calculations rests on which nations are likely to be reliable partners during times of stress.' There aren't that many walking around this year.
France unveils plan to triple tourist tax in Paris next year
The government's plan to triple the tourist tax is part of its 2024 budget, set to be expedited through parliament without a vote before Christmas. The proposed increase, a 200-percent surge, is intended to contribute to funding public transport for the Olympic events.
Message to world: Doing business with Modi sarkar is very likely post 2024
The results of recent state elections have significantly tilted the odds in favour of Modi’s continuation in power, thus posing the question before foreign governments and other entities to bet on taking an early call on India than wait for the parliamentary polls. This clarity will undoubtedly strengthen the PM to take bold decisions even in the last few months of his current term.
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