Trading the
German election

As a new Chancellor gets ready to lead this giant European economy, will it be business as usual in the markets, or can we expect an injection of volatility?

Trading the German election




As a new Chancellor gets ready to lead this giant European economy, will it be business as usual in the markets, or can we expect an injection of volatility?

Trade the election:

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Germany headed for three-party government




  • Shlolz and Social Democrats win election.




  • Coalition with Greens and liberal Free Democrats a possibility.




  • Talks could go on for months.



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Track major German stocks and indices with our live pricing ticker. Go long or short and plan your election trading strategy.

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