France

Concerns from BoE and ministers

Inflows over August and July

Improved political visibility

'Lynchpin' for global stability

EEC founded in 1957

Japan was worst performing

Mark Burgess, CIO EMEA and Global Head of Equities at Columbia Theadneedle Investments, considers the potential impact on markets of electing Le Pen, and the volatile consequences that this would have on French assets.

John Redwood, chief global strategist at Charles Stanley, comments on the upcoming French presidential election and the potential implications for Europe.

Denies €4bn offer

Brexit triggers disenfranchised vote