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Barnier government ousted in France

2024/12/5
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Squawk Box Europe Express

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A vote of no-confidence in France brings the government down, ensuring Michel Barnier is the nation’s shortest-serving prime minister in more than 60 years. We are live in Seoul, South Korea where President Yoon Suk Yeol faces an impeachment vote this Saturday following Tuesday’s 6-hour long declaration of martial law. On Wall Street, tech stocks push indices into the green with the Nasdaq enjoying its best day since July. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, however, still urges caution over further rate cuts. And in crypto news, Bitcoin finally breaches the $100k-mark as it continues to rally following the election of Donald Trump. The President-elect taps crypto advocate Paul Atkins for SEC chairman.  

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