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Frankfurt stocks, euro rise on German vote outcome

Frankfurt equities and the euro rose Monday after conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany's national election, with investors hoping that Europe's largest economy can emerge from recession.

German business urges 'new beginning' after election

German business leaders called Monday for the swift formation of a new ruling coalition to usher in a "new beginning" for Europe's crisis-wracked top economy after the conservatives' election win.