Daily Market Updates: Spain’s PM calls a snap election after housing crisis protests

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Spain’s PM calls a snap election after housing crisis protests

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CNBC reports that Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, has called a snap election following housing crisis protests.

CNBC World also ties the decision to the same housing crisis protest backdrop.

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CNBC MarketsSpain's PM Sanchez calls snap election after housing crisis protests

CNBC WorldSpain's PM Sanchez calls snap election after housing crisis protests

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