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Stocks in Trump’s media company slump after presidential debate against VP Harris

Shares in Republican candidate Donald Trump’s company which owns the Truth Social platform slumped 14% in busy trading on Wednesday as betting odds of a win for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris grew after a combative presidential debate.

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Markets wary of French uncertainty

Investors have retreated from positions on French bonds, and the euro has dropped in value the morning after Sunday’s parliamentary elections in France.