by Stuart Williams and Adam Plowright © Agence France-Presse PARIS, France (AFP) — French President Emmanuel Macron and far-right rival Marine Le Pen on Wednesday clashed bitterly over relations with Russia and economic policy as they sought to sway undecided voters in a debate four days ahead of presidential elections. France faces a stark choice in Sunday’s second-round run-off between the centrist president Macron and the anti-immigration Le Pen, who will seek to become […]
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Asian markets, euro build on gains as eyes move to Trump
HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Asian markets extended gains Tuesday while the euro held up following Emmanuel Macron’s first round presidential election win in France, with investors now looking forward to United States President Donald Trump’s promised tax reforms. Global markets soared Monday after Macron topped the initial polls and looked well on course to beat hit run-off rival, far-right candidate Marine Le Pen, next month. There had been fears a win for the anti-European, […]





