Mexico – Change of course with Lopez Obrador
The Mexican election result was consistent with expectations. Lopez Obrador was the favorite with a large margin and he has won with 53% at the first round. Lopez Obrador was…
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Turkish Lira Traders Brace for a Tumultuous Week After Elections – Bloomberg
Investors are bracing for a big move in the Turkish lira after this weekend’s election and they’re paying to protect themselves. As Turks prepare to go to the polls on…
Emmanuel Macron is the President-Elect: He will face high challenges
The new French President, Emmanuel Macron, has won with a large margin. He had 66.1% of voters versus 33.9% for Marine Le Pen the other runner up. The hierarchy of…
French Presidential Election
The result is expected to be 65% for Emmanuel Macron and 35% for Marine Le Pen. Next steps: the prime minister, the general elections (first polls show that he could…
Turnout at 0500 pm
The turnout was at 65.3% at 5.00pm versus 69.42% during the first round. In 2012 it was at 71.96% and in 2007 at 75.11%. The abstention rate should be close…
Turnout at noon
It was at 28.23% versus 28.54% for the first round. In 2012 it was at 30.66% and in 2007 at 34.11%
Strong Economic Prospects for the New French President
The next occupant of the Elysée, the French official presidential residence, will enjoy a very favorable economic configuration. This will give the new leader greater leeway in the day-to-day running…