In the lead-up to France’s surprise parliamentary election, both far-right and leftist parties are gaining momentum, putting pressure on President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist administration. The far-right National Rally party, led by Marine Le Pen, is currently leading in opinion polls but is not expected to win an absolute majority. The party has hinted at policies
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Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva expressed his willingness to consider Finance Minister Fernando Haddad’s spending cut proposals. However, he made it clear that any fiscal adjustments should not come at the expense of the poor. This suggests that the president is cautious about implementing measures that could further burden vulnerable populations in the
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Investors concerned about concentration risk in the market should consider shifting towards value-oriented investments. According to Avantis Investors chief investment strategist, Phil McInnis, taking a more diversified approach can potentially yield better returns in the long run when compared to simply investing in index funds like the S&P 500. Avantis’ U.S. Large Cap Value ETF
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U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris recently announced in Lucerne, Switzerland, more than $1.5 billion in aid for Ukraine, particularly focusing on the country’s energy sector and addressing the humanitarian crisis stemming from Russia’s 27-month invasion. This announcement came during a Ukraine peace summit, underscoring the significance of the aid package to assist Ukraine in these
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In a recent shareholder meeting, Tesla investors voted in favor of CEO Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package, signaling their confidence in his leadership and vision for the company’s future. Despite pushback from institutional investors, Musk received overwhelming support from retail investors, solidifying his position at the helm of Tesla. This approval is a testament
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French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has issued a warning that France could be on the brink of a financial crisis if the far-right party wins in the upcoming elections. Opinion polls suggest that Marine Le Pen’s National Rally (RN) is gaining traction, with promises to reduce living costs and increase public spending. Le Maire
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The financial technology industry is seeing a slump in investment, but one startup is defying the odds. CleverCards, a Dublin-based firm, has secured an impressive 8 million euros in funding to tackle the issue of employees abusing corporate expenses. By leveraging technology, CleverCards aims to provide companies with a digital platform linked to configurable expense
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