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  • EU: Markets braced for shift away from austerity as Francois Hollande wins French election

    05/06/2012 4:54:11 PM PDT · by bruinbirdman · 44 replies
    The Telegraph ^ | 5/6/2012 | Roland Gribben
    Financial markets are braced for a radical shift in economic policy and fresh question marks over a eurozone break-up, as Francois Hollande moves into the Elysee Palace on Monday as the first Socialist president of France for 30 years. Mr Hollande's 'farewell to austerity' programme combines taxing the rich, raising public spending and lowering the retirement age. A confrontation between the new president and Angela Merkel, Germany's chancellor, is also high on the markets' worry list. However leading economists believe Mr Hollande will attempt a damage limitation exercise to avoid increasing turmoil in a eurozone facing further upheavals, with result...
  • Stock futures hit after European elections

    05/06/2012 6:29:24 PM PDT · by Libloather · 17 replies
    Yahoo ^ | 5/06/12
    Stock futures hit after European electionsReuters – 1 hr 29 mins ago NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures fell after Greek voters trounced ruling parties in elections on Sunday, a result that put the country's future in the euro zone at risk, and as Socialist candidate Francois Hollande won the French presidency. S&P 500 futures were down 12.3 points at 1,350.20 at 7:35 p.m. EDT (2335 GMT), suggesting a fall of about 1 percent when the U.S. stock market opens on Monday.
  • After Hours (US Stock Futures lower)

    05/06/2012 6:27:51 PM PDT · by Signalman · 14 replies
    CNNMoney ^ | 5/6/2012 | CNNMoney
    DJIA down 123 pts (.95%) NASDAQ down 29.50 pts (-1.12%) S&P down 13.8 pts (-1.01%) Also: Japan Nikkei down 2.40%