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French President set to lose majority

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3 years ago

June 20, 2022

William Howard

Newly re-elected French President Emmanuel Macron is set to lose his party’s absolute majority in the nation’s National Assembly as the first round of exit polls are published

Projections from four separate pollsters indicate France may be heading towards a hung parliament.

The French President’s centrist ‘Ensemble!’ alliance will still likely retain the most seats, followed closely by the country’s left-wing bloc.

This bloc is led by hard-left veteran and previous presidential candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon.

The French Assembly’s threshold for an absolute majority is 289 seats, with all of the polls released so far indicating Macron’s party will fall well short of this target.

If a hung parliament is confirmed, it will potentially signal the beginning of a very uncertain time for France, with this required level of power-sharing not seen in the country for decades.

In Macron’s corner, the former head of the National Assembly has lost his seat, while his Health Minister was also not re-elected.

And in what is another major shake-up, far-right presidential candidate Marianne Le Pen’s party could win as many as 100 seats, which would be the group’s biggest score to date.

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William is an Executive News Producer at TICKER NEWS, responsible for the production and direction of news bulletins. William is also the presenter of the hourly Weather + Climate segment. With qualifications in Journalism and Law (LLB), William previously worked at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) before moving to TICKER NEWS. He was also an intern at the Seven Network's 'Sunrise'. A creative-minded individual, William has a passion for broadcast journalism and reporting on global politics and international affairs.

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Charlie Kirk’s legacy reshaping US conservatism

“Charlie Kirk united GOP grassroots through social media and activism, but his death raises questions about future leadership.”

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3 hours ago

September 16, 2025

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Charlie Kirk united GOP grassroots through social media and activism, but his death raises questions about future leadership.

Charlie Kirk transformed the Republican grassroots movement by fusing social media reach with in-person activism, turning Turning Point USA into a cultural and political force.

His bold campus debates, viral online presence, and close alliance with Donald Trump energised young conservatives and boosted GOP turnout.

With his assassination, questions now loom over who can continue his unique blend of digital influence and grassroots organising.

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Vance vows crackdown after Kirk murder

VP Vance condemns celebrations of Kirk’s assassination, vows to target institutions promoting political violence, and criticizes left-wing media.

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3 hours ago

September 16, 2025

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VP Vance condemns celebrations of Kirk’s assassination, vows to target institutions promoting political violence, and criticizes left-wing media.

US Vice-President JD Vance has condemned those celebrating the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, pledging the Trump administration will target institutions that promote political violence.

Speaking on Kirk’s own podcast, Vance accused left-wing media of fuelling hostility and warned that unity cannot exist while political violence is tolerated.

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Dollar steady as markets await Fed’s rate decision

Dollar steady ahead of Fed’s expected rate cut decision on Wednesday

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20 hours ago

September 15, 2025

Ahron Young

Dollar steady ahead of Fed’s expected rate cut decision on Wednesday

In Short:
– The U.S. dollar stayed stable as investors await the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut announcement.
– Asian equities rose, with the MSCI Asia Pacific Index hitting a record high amid U.S. market gains.

The U.S. dollar remained stable on Monday as investors await the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy meeting, where the central bank is expected to announce its first interest rate cut in nine months.

Trading volumes were low due to a holiday in Japan, causing currencies to remain rangebound.

Market participants have largely priced in a 25 basis point reduction in the federal funds rate, anticipated to bring the key rate to between 4.00%-4.25%.

This marks the first easing action since December 2024.

Recent economic data indicates a cooling labour market, with jobless claims rising to the highest levels since 2021, overshadowing inflation concerns.