Reported about 1 year ago
Following gains for the far-right in European Parliament elections and a subsequent shock national vote in France, markets are now assessing the potential impact. The focus is on the political risks in Europe that financial markets had previously overlooked, with concerns about slower economic integration, market reactions to a snap French election, threats to European integration, implications for climate policies, potential trade barriers with China, and defense spending amidst the rise of far-right movements. French assets are expected to underperform due to increased uncertainty.
Source: YAHOO