International Economics

International Economics

French Reject Far-Right as Leftist Coalition Nabs Shock Election Victory

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After a coalition of socialists and greens won a shock upset in France’s parliamentary elections, markets still need time to digest.

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Energy

The UK’s New Government Opens the Door to Renewables Investment

The United Kingdom’s newly empowered Labour has promised big shifts in the UK’s energy policy. But will it deliver?

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International Economics

Will Cod be King Again After Newfoundland Moratorium Lifted?

Last week, the Canadian government lifted a 32-year moratorium on the commercial fishing of cod in the country’s easternmost province.

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Energy

After Oil, the UAE Wants to be a Renewables Giant

With oil in decline, Masdar, the United Arab Emirates state-backed renewables company, is on an acquisition shopping spree.

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International Economics

Amid Wars and Economic Malaise, Latin America Could Be a Place to Grow

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While most of the world faced a decrease in foreign direct investment (FDI) last year, Latin America stood as a strong outlier.

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International Economics

Bargain-Hunting Investors Are Bidding Up UK Stocks

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UK stocks have been outperforming US stocks on a broad index-based level for the past seven weeks, but this isn’t a case of a UK renaissance.

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International Economics

China Shoots for 5% Growth in 2024, But It Won’t Be Easy

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The country is aiming to equal its growth from last year, but national debt and a property crisis are serious obstacles.

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International Economics

European Junk Bonds Are Back in Fashion

Several countries are looking more resilient than previously expected, leading to hopes that rate cuts will save riskier assets.

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International Economics

German Businesses See Big Opportunities on US Soil

With demand cratering at home, the country’s top businesses are attracted to America’s growing economy and incentives.

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International Economics

Britain’s Legacy of Leaving the EU

The UK is heading for its first election since it actually left the EU, but what has Brexit done to Britain’s economy?

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