Susan Hayes Culleton

If we take a look, though, at the ranking, so right up the top, among some African constituents as well, but we have Hungary, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Spain, Poland, Austria.

Now, I do want to talk about Germany, though.

You've already referred to it opening up its pockets, particularly spending on defence, but also it's

It's spending on the economy more broadly.

The German stock market is up 20% in euro terms, but 34% in dollar terms.

So the fact that the euro has strengthened this year has been a boost from that perspective.

But of course, Germany is a big exporter.

And as it exports into the US, a weakening dollar doesn't help it.

And of course, I have to say, as we finish up here, Ross, as well, is that Ireland's all-share stock market has now recorded 47% year-to-date.

So it's certainly one to continue to look at.

I have so much more that I would love to talk to you about, Ross, but we have to leave it there.

Thanks so much indeed for joining me.

Ross Mould from AJ Bell.

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