French Elections 2017

Davan Byrne, fund manager at Davy Asset Management, outlines the factors he believes are contributing to the lowest market volatility levels in two decades.

Investors breathed a sigh of relief after centrist, pro-EU candidate Macron's victory in the 1st round of French elections. Since then, European markets have come out swinging. Now he's secured the presidency, is another surge likely? In our view, the...

Still uncertainties in eurozone

Beats Marine Le Pen

Polls show 60% of votes for Macron

"Expect the unexpected"

Overweight Scandinavia

It may seem strange to consider emerging markets a potential safe haven, but arguably that is now the view of many of those looking to mitigate the political uncertainties in Europe and the US.

Tightly fought battle

Election to be held on 23 April