Elections
Election nerves cast shadow over UK economy - PMI
Growth in the UK private sector unexpectedly slowed in June, a closely-watched survey showed on Friday, as uncertainty around the general election weighed on business.
UK's Sunak pledges £17bn in tax cuts, but questions remain over reliability of planned funding
Embattled UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has promised almost £17bn in tax cuts in an effort to kick-start his faltering election campaign that sees his Conservative Party trailing badly in the polls ahead of the vote on July 4.
Modi loses majority in India election, but will still form govt
Narendra Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has lost its parliamentary majority in India's general election, leaving the prime minister to negotiate with regional coalition partners in order to form a government.
Election landslide looks unlikely for India's Modi; Shares fall 6%
India’s nationalist prime minister Narendra Modi looked set to win a third term in government, but early poll results suggested the expected landslide victory may not materialise.