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To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today. Market Cap Divergence Please click here for an enlarged chart of Invesco S&P 500 Eql Wght ETF (ARCA: RSP) compared to SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (ARCA: SPY) which represents the benchmark stock market index S&P 500 (SPX). Note the...

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) lauded the French Left for their victory over right-wing extremism. He emphasized the popularity of policies such as lowering the retirement age and increasing the minimum wage. What Happened: In a series of tweets on Sunday, Sanders praised the French Left for their...

The left-wing alliance in France is poised to secure the majority of seats in a tense parliamentary showdown, undermining the far-right ambitions of Marine Le Pen‘s National Rally, based on preliminary results. What Happened: Despite leading in the first round, the National Rally’s hope...

European financial markets reacted positively to the results of the first round of the French legislative elections, alleviating concerns about unchecked government spending in Paris. Additionally, lower-than-expected inflation in Germany fueled optimism about continued interest-rate cuts by the...

To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today. PCE Please click here for an enlarged chart of SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (ARCA:SPY) which represents the benchmark stock market index S&P 500 (SPX). Note the following: The chart shows that the stock market is attempting to break to a new...

To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today. AI To The Rescue? Please click here for an enlarged chart of iShares MSCI France ETF (ARCA: EWQ). Note the following: In the early trade, the sentiment in the U.S. stock market is being dampened by the drop in the French market. On June...

The French stock market is on track to register its worst weekly performance since late February 2022. Following the announcement of snap elections last Sunday, the Paris CAC 40 index — as tracked by the iShares MSCI France Index Fund (NYSE:EWQ) — fell by 2.4% at 8:10 a.m. ET, heading into the...

European financial markets are under pressure as investors react to the results of the European Parliament elections held over the weekend. The elections, which determined the 720 members of the block’s parliament, have led to notable shifts in political power across several key countries....

France is making strides in its bid to become a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI), backed by major U.S. tech companies. What Happened: France is positioning itself as the next AI superpower. The recent Viva Technology conference in Paris highlighted the nation’s progress in AI,...

The Russian government has issued a stern warning to France, stating that any French troops deployed to Ukraine will be considered legitimate targets by the Russian military. What Happened: On Wednesday, Russia communicated to France that any troops sent by President Emmanuel Macron to Ukraine...

The European Union (EU) has indicated its willingness to employ all necessary trade tools to safeguard its economies if China fails to ensure fair market access. What Happened: On Monday, Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission President, expressed these concerns following a meeting in Paris...

The French navy is enhancing its readiness for potential high-stakes conflicts, as global tensions continue to escalate. The Navy is shifting its training focus from traditional policing operations to preparing for high-intensity warfare. What Happened: The French navy is undergoing a significant...

The UK’s Defense Secretary Grant Shapps has reportedly put a stop to British aid drops over the Gaza Strip, citing potential risks to civilians. This decision has significant implications for the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region. What Happened: Shapps has prevented the Royal Air...

In a recent development, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), the parent company of Facebook, has announced that it will stop compensating news publishers for their content on the social media platform in Australia, France, and Germany. What Happened: Meta Platforms revealed on Wednesday that it will no...

In a bid to secure military aid and sign bilateral security agreements, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to visit Germany and France amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. What Happened: Zelenskyy’s visit to Germany and France is scheduled for Friday. The primary objective of...