France Election 2024 Live: Left and centre leading far right, pollsters sa
LONDON, July 7 (Reuters) – France was on course for a hung parliament in Sunday’s election, with a leftist alliance unexpectedly taking the top spot ahead of the far right, in a major upset that was set to bar Marine Le Pen’s National Rally from running the government.
Summary
Polls showed the left was leading
Far-right leader Bardella conceded defeat
French voters turned out in large numbers
The counting has begun
Turnout at 5 p.m. was the highest afternoon level since 1981
Here’s our wrapup of the day so far
NEW YORK, July 5 (Reuters) – A recalibration of how the U.S. presidential election plays out is causing bond investors to bet yields stay higher for longer as November approaches.
Nice comeback for gold, which needs to establish above 2387 to put the major 2450 high on the radar if it can then get back above 2400. In any cse, thoughts of the downside have been put to rest for now..
EYE ON YELLEN
and the UK
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According to NYT
“Rachel Reeves, Britain’s First Female Chancellor, Turns to Janet Yellen for Inspiration”
Rachel Reeves, who will oversee Britain’s budget, is expected to pursue an agenda influenced by Janet Yellen’s more activist approach to job-creation and investment in the United States.