1595: Henry IV of France declares war on Spain. 1601: France gains Bresse, Bugey, Valromey and Gex in a treaty with Spain. 1706: Birth of Benjamin Franklin in Boston, Massachusetts. 1718: An avalanche ...
Global markets have been experiencing volatility, with U.S. equities declining due to inflation concerns and political uncertainties, while small-cap stocks underperformed their larger counterparts.