French Elections 2017

Philippe is the mayor of a port city in northwestern France and an MP for the Republican Party.

Isabelle Gerretsen May 15, 2017

Social media analysis shows Brits aren't entirely convinced by French President-elect.

Jimmy Leach May 10, 2017

Valls who failed to win the Socialist nomination for president has pledged allegiance to Macron's new party.

Isabelle Gerretsen May 09, 2017

Euro falls below $1.09 for the first time since 4 May, while dollar gains ground against its main rivals.

Dan Cancian May 09, 2017

Charts and maps that explain the pro-EU leader's victory.

Daniele Palumbo May 09, 2017

President-elect may well have two ladies to back, guide and support him – if as yet no parliamentary representation.

Graeme Mackay May 08, 2017

The shock result could be a sign of things to come for the nation's 80 million inhabitants.

Jordan Bhatt May 08, 2017

Soundbites in favour of extending oil production cuts having little impact in the face of rising US output.

Gaurav Sharma May 08, 2017

Mrs Macron is the 64-year-old wife to new French president, Emmanuel Macron, 39.

Lucia Binding May 08, 2017

Emmanuel Macron appeared alongside Francois Hollande to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the Allied victory over Nazi Germany and the end of World War Two in Europe.

David Sim May 08, 2017

Le Pen picked up millions of votes, but was emphatically defeated by Macron.

Jordan Bhatt May 08, 2017

Analysts warn newly-elected French president faces a series of difficult challenges ahead.

Dan Cancian May 08, 2017

The Nikkei surged to 2.36% while weak Chinese trade data caused the Shanghai Composite to fall by 1.05%.

Pramod Sharma May 08, 2017

Euro climbs to $1.1023 as concerns France will leave European Union evaporate.

Nicole Rojas May 07, 2017

Despite big majority at election Emmanuel Macron's staunch neoliberal policies antagonise many voters.

Tareq Haddad May 07, 2017

The centrist candidate is estimated to have won by 65% to Marine Le Pen's 35%.

Tareq Haddad May 07, 2017

To many voters cannot stomach the choice between 'banker' Macron and 'fascist' Le Pen.

Tareq Haddad May 07, 2017

Jean-Marie Le Pen founded the Front National, but was kicked out in 2015.

Tareq Haddad May 07, 2017

Cybersecurity experts dismiss 9GB Macron leak as a mix of 'boringest' and fake documents.

Jason Murdock May 06, 2017

Corinne Ehrel slumped to the ground during her speech at an event in Plouisy in western France on Friday.

William Watkinson May 06, 2017

French voters will choose their next president on Sunday.

Tareq Haddad May 04, 2017

Former city trader and TipTV founder Nick Batsford discusses recent financials posted by major banks with market analyst Matt Brown.

Nick Batsford May 03, 2017

The pair met while teacher and student when Macron was 16 and she was 39.

Jasmine Andersson May 01, 2017

Jalkh would have replaced Marine Le Pen while she focuses on her presidential run.

Jordan Bhatt Apr 28, 2017

Dollar gains ground as investors shrug off disappointment over Donald Trump's tax reforms.

Dan Cancian Apr 27, 2017

Euro remains on the front foot as investors expect Macron to secure French presidency next month.

Dan Cancian Apr 25, 2017

Hang Seng registered the strongest growth with a 1.21% increase.

Pramod Sharma Apr 25, 2017

Associated Press reported the surprise move after her party's best ever election result.

Fiona Keating Apr 24, 2017

Rising crude production stateside continues to drag down crude prices despite producers' soundbites in favour of extending cuts.

Gaurav Sharma Apr 24, 2017

"F*** those who say "no vote for Macron is a vote for Le Pen"! Not voting for Macron means not voting for Macron".

Claire Toureille Apr 24, 2017