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AfD Wins Saxony-Anhalt With 44%, Falls Short

9/8/2026

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  • AfD topped the Saxony-Anhalt election with 44% of the vote, missing an absolute majority.
  • Germany's DAX slipped 0.2% as the AfD result was announced.
  • Energy stocks rose 1.2% after strikes in the Strait of Hormuz raised oil near $100.
  • Novartis shares fell 3.2% following a failed key study of its cholesterol drug.
  • Deutsche Bank expects the ECB to raise rates 25 basis points on Thursday and another 0.25% in December.