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International Economics

Macron Taps 33-Year-Old to Lead France Out of Economic Wilderness

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After two months of a post-election stalemate, French president Emmanuel Macron appointed a government Saturday.

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International Economics

Paris Olympics Begin With Economic Promise and Peril

Hosting the Olympic games is supposed to be an economic boon for any city. Early metrics, however, show Paris might not be so lucky.

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International Economics

French Reject Far-Right as Leftist Coalition Nabs Shock Election Victory

After a coalition of socialists and greens won a shock upset in France’s parliamentary elections, markets still need time to digest.

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M&A

LVMH Clocks in With L’Epée 1839 Acquisition as CEO Takes Surprise Stake in Rival

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton acquired Spiza, the parent of high-end Swiss watchmaker L’Epée 1839, on Monday.

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Markets

Coffee and Chocolate Are the Reigning Commodity Kings

The tight supply of both beans meant trading prices were extremely volatile, and the result was that cocoa almost tripled in price last year.

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Alternatives

Collectibles are Fun but Risky Investments

A portfolio doesn’t have to be just stocks and bonds. You can add something a little more fun, say your favorite vintage baseball cards.

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Artificial Intelligence

Biden Administration Eyes Data Center Regulations

Which way Trump will lean on the issue is difficult to say, though tech companies have worked hard to curry the incoming president’s favor.

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