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The divided French left will not repeat past victories
Fractures are everywhere in the New Popular Front, making it impossible to stand up to the RNFrance -
The New York Times - World
Why More French Youth Are Voting for the Far Right
Most young people in France usually don’t vote or they back the left. That is still true, but support has surged for the far right, whose openly racist past can feel to them like ancient history. -
CBS News - Top stories
Final push ahead of pivotal French legislative elections
There are 577 seats in the National Assembly, the lower house of parliament. Just 76 deputies were elected with an outright majority in the first round so the majority of seats are still up for grabs. -
The New York Times - World
Mythical Sword’s Disappearance Brings Mystery to French Village
Legend says the Durandal sword had been stuck in a French hillside for nearly 1,300 years. When it went missing in June, an investigation to find France’s Excalibur began. -
CNBC - Business
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to tender resignation
France now looks likely to be stranded in a hung-parliament scenario that divides it between three strongly represented parties that must broker alliances to gain absolute control.France -
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BBC News - Top stories
French people reject the far right - again
Voters have turned out in large number to produce a shock result, writes the BBC's Hugh Schofield.France -
The New York Times - World
Monday Briefing: Left Surges in French Election
Plus, a reformist will be Iran’s next president. -
Financial Times - Business
Leftwing surge thwarts far right in French election
Markets reverse early losses after Marine Le Pen’s RN falls well short of expected gains in parliament -
The Wall Street Journal - World
French Leftist Coalition Prevails Over Le Pen's Far Right in Election Shock
The New Popular Front won the biggest share of the National Assembly but fell far short of a majority, raising the specter of a hung parliament.France -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.1% to 99.93
The WSJ Dollar Index was up 0.1% to 99.93 — snapping a four-trading-day losing streak. -
MarketWatch - Business
French stocks and bonds recover after deadlocked election
French stocks and bonds reversed early declines following the deadlocked election.France -
Financial Times - World
French election: FT experts answer your questions
We responded to readers’ queries about the surprise French parliamentary election resultsFrance -
Financial Times - Business
Messy French politics point to broader malaise for investors
Stasis, squabbling and posturing mean results may be more a surprise in style than substance -
The New York Times - World
French 2024 Parliamentary Election Results in Maps and Charts
No party secured an absolute majority in legislative elections on Sunday, leaving France headed for gridlock or political instability.France -
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CBS News - Top stories
How French voters prevented a far-right majority
A political scramble in France to thwart the rise of right-wing politicians seems to have worked, but the country's parliament is at a virtual standstill. Angela Charlton, Western Europe news director for the Associated Press, joins CBS News to ...France -
The New York Times - World
French Elections Show Battle for Europe’s Political Soul
A coarsening of public discourse and contempt for mainstream parties have politicians on both sides denouncing what they say are extreme positions by their opponents, analysts say.France -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Sterling Rises After Bank of England's Pill Expresses Doubts About August Rate Cut
Sterling climbed after Bank of England’s chief economist Huw Pill said more evidence of a sustained fall in inflation was needed before cutting interest rates. -
ESPN - Sports
French FA boss: Deschamps to coach at '26 WC
France manager Didier Deschamps responded testily to questions about his future in the role after his team were knocked out in the semifinals of Euro 2024 by Spain on Tuesday.France -
Financial Times - Business
Macron calls for ‘governing pact’ in French parliament
President Emmanuel Macron breaks days of silence to say ‘no one won’ after snap electionFrance -
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The Wall Street Journal - World
Centrist-Led French Government Could See French-German Bond Spreads Tighten
If a centrist/technocrat prime minister is installed in France and political uncertainty subsides, the 10-year French OAT-German Bund yield spread is likely to tighten, Nomura said.France -
MarketWatch - Business
A Trump trade war won’t be good for the stock market, warns Dr. Doom
Nouriel Roubini, the economist who is nicknamed “Dr. Doom” for his often-gloomy predictions, says a Trump win could spark a stock-damaging trade war.Donald Trump -
ABC News - Top stories
Open on July 4th: Retailers and airlines. Closed: Government, banks, stock market
The Fourth of July holiday, also known as Independence Day, celebrates the Second Continental Congress’ unanimous adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, a document announcing the colonies’ separation from Great Britain -
Financial Times - Business
Kolanovic to leave JPMorgan after series of mistimed stock market calls
Top analyst leaves US bank after bearish forecasts on S&P 500 -
Inc. - Business
Echoes of the Dot-Com Bubble Haunt AI-Driven Stock Market
It's beginning to look a little too much like 2000 for some investors' comfort, as big AI names dominate key stock indexes. -
Financial Times - Business
Starmer rules out UK rejoining EU single market in his lifetime
Labour leader’s stance is at odds with the opinion of many of his party’s votersUnited Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
EQT can beat Aim market on a video gaming roll-up
Swedish private equity group inks a deal to buy Dublin-based Keywords Studios -
MarketWatch - Business
Is your active mutual fund beating the U.S. stock market this year?
Professional stock pickers who run mutual funds focused on U.S. stocks struggled in June, with only a small majority beating their benchmarks in the first half of this year, according to BofA Global Research. -
Inc. - Business
U.S. Labor Market Eases Steadily Despite Rise in Job Openings
The Labor Department reports the number of jobs available in May stayed steady from April, a sign that the market is stabilizing. -
MarketWatch - Business
For all the fear of black swans, the stock market is acting roughly the same
“If the modern world is growing ever more complex and more black swans are flying around as a result, it is not apparent in the historical return data,” says one market observer. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Indian Stock Market Outlook Looks Bright After Recent Elections
The outlook for India’s stock market performance in the coming decade is bright, buoyed by optimism about the country’s economic prospects after last month’s general election results, according to analysts. -
MarketWatch - Business
If Biden drops out of the race, this is what will matter to the stock market
With President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign appearing to hang by a thread after last week’s debate debacle, investors understandably may wonder whether a change at the top of the Democratic ticket would move the stock market.Joe Biden -
MarketWatch - Business
A financial markets ‘mystery’: The Japanese yen’s slide is upending a once-reliable relationship
The yen weakens as the spread between Japanese bonds and U.S. Treasurys moves in Japan’s favor. -
Financial Times - World
Frontier emerging markets stocks soar as investors cheer reforms
Argentina’s Merval leads Latin America as heavily indebted nations chart path to growth -
Financial Times - World
UK stands out for its stability after election landslide, say investors
Calm in Britain’s financial markets following Labour victory contrasts with turmoil elsewhere in EuropeUnited Kingdom -
The New York Times - Business
U.S. Job Growth Extends Streak, but Signs of Concern Emerge
A gain of 206,000 in June exceeded forecasts. Hiring was concentrated in a few parts of the economy, however, and unemployment rose to 4.1 percent. -
NBC News - Top stories
Employers added 206,000 jobs in June, as sturdy labor market gradually cools
The economy added 206,000 jobs last month, according to fresh government data, but unemployment inched above 4% for the first time in over two years.