Reid: French Presidency a Contest of Two Outsiders

The transcript discusses the political risk in the context of the French election, focusing on the role of outsiders like Macron and Le Pen. It highlights voter priorities such as the economy and security, and the impact of political dynamics on market positioning. The discussion also covers economic and political trends in Europe, emphasizing the need to account for uncertainty in markets. Finally, it touches on the French economy's potential for growth and its influence on global technology sectors.

Which two candidates are considered outsiders in the French election?

• Macron and Fillon

• Sarkozy and Le Pen

• Le Pen and Macron

• Sarkozy and Macron

What are the main issues French voters are focusing on in the election?

• Security and the economy

• Environment and technology

• Healthcare and education

• Immigration and foreign policy

How have past events like Brexit and Trump's election influenced market perceptions of political risk?

• They have decreased the perceived risk

• They have had no impact

• They have increased the perceived risk

• They have stabilized the market

What is the role of the ECB in the current economic environment in Europe?

• Implementing new taxes

• Reducing quantitative easing

• Promoting free trade

• Increasing interest rates

What is the potential impact of a candidate who can fix the French economy?

• Higher unemployment rates

• Decreased foreign investment

• A flood of French people returning home

• Increased emigration from France