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Weakened Merkel stokes business uncertainty, though markets stay calm

Published Mon, Sep 25, 2017 · 09:50 PM

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    London

    THE euro and European stock markets hardly reacted to the weaker position of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, even though business groups fear a period of uncertainty.

    Mrs Merkel achieved a fourth term, an impressive feat in European politics, but her poor results in the country's general election illustrate disenchantment with her policies.

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