1.   Bourgain had predicted a Socialist victory.

2.   A Socialist victory in French elections this month also led to speculation that the single currency may be weak.

3.   A Socialist victory in French elections also led to speculation that the single currency may be weak.

4.   Brooks said the British pound was benefiting particularly well from the Socialist victory in France.

5.   European stock markets reacted calmly to the socialist victory over the conservative coalition of President Jacques Chirac of France.

6.   French bonds and stocks were mixed today after declining in the last week on the prospect of a Socialist victory.

7.   Investors and analysts polled last week said the Socialist victory is unlikely to lead to a long-term decline in French securities.

8.   Jospin, who was elected last month in a surprise socialist victory, made clear commitments during the election campaign to maintain the size of the public sector.

9.   Labor unions would take a socialist victory as a sign that further changes were unnecessary.

10.   President Jacques Chirac warned last week that a Socialist victory would mark a step backwards for France.