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Recent developments impacting portfolio management include significant elections in the UK and France. UK assets have remained stable, while French markets are reassured by the likely formation of a centrist government. The European Central Bank's historic interest rate cut and the impressive performance of US large-cap growth stocks, particularly in the AI sector, are highlighted. The outlook for inflation and interest rates remains uncertain, affecting fixed-income investments.