Renewed French election fears contribute to drop in European stock markets =============== #d044f1de ver:0.19 Renewed fears over the upcoming French elections contribute to drop in European stock markets. Investors also unnerved by Wall Street losses and uncertain about Federal Reserve's interest rate plans. Euro remains strong against the dollar. Traders hope for a slowdown in inflation to start loosening policy. France's snap election rattles markets, investors await second round of voting. Global M&A volumes up 20% compared to 2023, but deal volumes still below average. Polls predict Labour Party win in UK, but fiscal challenges remain. Inflation readings in Asia raise questions about rate cuts. #FrenchElections #StockMarket #Euro #Inflation #MandA #LabourParty #Asia... #newstr #EuropeanStockMarkets #FrenchElections #WallStreetLosses #FederalReserve #InterestRates #Employment #M&a #Inflation https://here.news/story/d044f1de?ver=0.19