One of the world’s best-performing stock markets slumps after weekend election
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jun 02 2025
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Source: MarketWatch
Election Outcome Impact: The narrow election of Karol Nawrocki as Poland's president has led to profit-taking in the Polish stock market, which had been one of the best performers in 2025.
Market Reaction: Investors reacted negatively to the election results, despite having enjoyed significant gains of 40% year-to-date in dollar terms by the end of May.
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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.
