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Macron Stands Firm Amid Political Turmoil, Vows to Appoint New Prime Minister

  In a defiant televised address, French President Emmanuel Macron has rejected calls to step down following the ousting of Prime Minister Michel Barnier in a historic no-confidence vote. Macron, who is halfway through his second and final term, promised to appoint a new prime minister within days to navigate the country through its current political crisis. The no-confidence vote, which marked the first time a French government has been toppled in over 60 years, was driven by a coalition of far-right and left-wing factions. Macron criticized these groups for creating an "anti-republican front" and accused them of prioritizing their political agendas over the needs of the French people. Despite the political upheaval, Macron emphasized his commitment to fulfilling his five-year mandate, which ends in 2027. He stated that the new prime minister's primary task would be to form a government capable of passing the 2025 budget, a critical step to ensure the continuity of publi...
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Wall Street Cheers Trump’s Treasury Pick, Stocks Rise

                                    

U.S. stocks saw a significant rise on Thursday as Wall Street reacted positively to President-elect Donald Trump's announcement of his Treasury Secretary pick, hedge fund manager Scott Bessent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed by 461 points, or 1.1%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also posted gains.

Investors welcomed Bessent's nomination, viewing it as a sign of stability and a potential boost to economic policies. The market's optimism was further fueled by strong earnings reports from companies like Nvidia, which exceeded profit and revenue expectations.

As the market continues to react to Trump's cabinet selections, all eyes will be on upcoming retail earnings reports and other economic indicators to gauge the future direction of the stock market.



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