Two Candidates Emerge to Succeed Christine Lagarde as ECB President
Two candidates have thrown their hats into the ring to succeed Christine Lagarde as president of the European Central Bank (ECB).
BusinessTwo candidates have thrown their hats into the ring to succeed Christine Lagarde as president of the European Central Bank (ECB).
BusinessTable tennis star Truls Möregårdh is withdrawing from this week’s World Tour competition in Frankfurt because of an overstrained shoulder, SVT reports.
SportsViolence broke out in several places in Germany in connection with large demonstrations on Saturday. There are now calls for harsh punishments for those responsible. The rioters and looters will be identified and held accountable. This violence must be met with harsh punishments, says Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt.
WorldNearly 200,000 people demonstrated in Germany on Saturday in protests inspired by recent demonstrations in France. The protests turned violent in some cities during the evening.
WorldThe Stockholm Stock Exchange’s winning streak continued on Tuesday. After strong gains the previous day, the OMXS index closed up 0.8 percent.
BusinessThe Stockholm Stock Exchange was in a good mood on Monday. By the close, the broad OMXS index was up 1.2 percent.
BusinessThe Stockholm Stock Exchange rose sharply on Friday. The broad OMXS index closed 1.1 percent higher. Major stock exchanges across Europe also rose.
BusinessThe decline on the Stockholm Stock Exchange continued. Ericsson went against the trend on Thursday, surging 6.8 percent after its report.
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