Global equity markets and the euro rose on Monday, driven by relief that France’s far-right party, the National Rally, is unlikely to win an absolute majority in legislative elections. The outcome has eased fears of high fiscal spending and mounting debt, which had weighed heavily on markets. Markets also welcomed a slowdown in German inflation and signs that the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates this year.
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Dan Greenhaus, chief strategist at Solus Alternative Asset Management, and Shannon Saccocia, chief investment officer of NB Private Wealth, share their insights on the markets, the Fed, and their market outlook.