'Political risk is back roaring': Managers warn election result is 'bad news' for Italy

Hung parliament most likely result

Tom Eckett
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Industry experts have expressed concern about the result of the Italian election, warning a hung parliament or an unlikely coalition between Luigi Di Maio's Five Star Movement (M5S) and the right-wing Lega party is an "existential" threat to European markets.

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