How Angela Merkel's future could influence European markets

A new direction for Germany?

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Markets have largely brushed off speculation about the future of German Chancellor Angela Merkel as she stood down as leader of the Christian Democratic Union party. However, Franklin Templeton's head of European fixed income David Zahn believes her decision could have ramifications, both politically and economically, in the not-so-distant future.

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