German shares jump after Merz's conservatives win national election By Reuters
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Feb 24 2025
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Source: Investing.com
German Election Impact on Stocks: German stocks surged following the election victory of Friedrich Merz's opposition conservatives, with notable gains in defense and real estate sectors, while concerns linger over potential delays in coalition negotiations affecting economic policies.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
