The second and final round of the 2017 French Presidential Election is approaching fast.

The first round of the election triggered significant movements on several instruments, with the upcoming election expected to cause similar, if not greater volatility across the financial markets.

1st Round Market Impact

*Data range: 21/04/2017 Market Closing to 24/04/2017 Market Closing. *Past performance is not a guarantee of or prediction of future results.

What will you be trading?

If you are trading during the French Presidential Election, we advise you to keep in mind that the increased market volatility expected may trigger sharp market movements across a number of instruments.

Please note that margin requirements across several instruments are subject to change as a result of the expected volatility.

For more information on our trading conditions and the latest margin requirements, please visit the FxPro Blog.