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France and UK face economic policy decisions after elections
France and UK face economic policy decisions after elections
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France and UK face economic policy decisions after elections

The recent elections in France and the UK have brought about a realignment of the political balance of power in both countries and thus also a new start for economic policy in the two major economies. What lies ahead for the two countries?

Europe’s Economy Faces Major Challenges After Parliament Elections
Europe’s Economy Faces Major Challenges After Parliament Elections
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Europe’s Economy Faces Major Challenges After Parliament Elections

The European People’s Party (EPP) remained the strongest group in the EU Parliament in last Sunday’s EU elections. Right-wing populist parties made significant gains in many of the 27 EU member states. What impact will the election result have?

US elections 2024: The United States and its debt
US elections 2024: The United States and its debt
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US elections 2024: The United States and its debt

In 2024, all eyes on the financial markets are also focused on the US elections in November. After years of expansionary fiscal policy, the debt situation in the United States is also coming back into focus in the run-up to the elections. What are the political and economic implications of the growing budget deficit?

Capital markets outlook 2024: good opportunities in the US election year
Capital markets outlook 2024: good opportunities in the US election year
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Capital markets outlook 2024: good opportunities in the US election year

After a difficult market year in 2022, many asset classes performed much better this year. The outlook for the coming year 2024 is also positive – the central banks’ turnaround in interest rates has brought about a return to normality on the bond market and, with the rise in yields, is also opening up new opportunities for investors. At the same time, the ongoing geopolitical tensions in particular pose a challenge. With the improved yield opportunities for bonds, mixed funds are also coming back into focus.

Surprise result in the Dutch elections
Surprise result in the Dutch elections
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Surprise result in the Dutch elections

After around a year, the Dutch government under Prime Minister Rutte collapsed in the summer of 2023 due to disagreement over migration policy. It came as a surprise that long-serving Prime Minister Rutte decided not to stand again in the next elections. After more than thirteen years in office, making him the longest-serving prime minister […]