In the midst of a crisis, Germany plunges into electoral excitement

In the midst of a crisis, Germany plunges into electoral excitement

Videos on social networks, declarations of candidacy: Germany entered the electoral campaign after the fall of Olaf Scholz’s coalition, even if the chancellor still resists calls to organize rapid early elections. According to a poll published Friday, two thirds of Germans aspire to new elections without delay, reinforcing the opposition which is increasing calls for … Read more

Wall Street down slightly, bond rates plunge

Wall Street down slightly, bond rates plunge

The New York Stock Exchange was down slightly on Monday shortly after the opening, the stock market closing the hatches before the US presidential election on Tuesday, while bond rates plunged after polls favorable to Kamala Harris. Around 2:50 p.m. GMT, the Dow Jones fell by 0.34%, the Nasdaq index by 0.20%, and the broader … Read more