"On the other hand, if the uncertainty surrounding the signals from Trump drag on for a longer period, there is a risk that this might impact the investment environment negatively."

But positions hardened as the policy process dragged on and concerns over the lack of detail in the bill mounted.

The unanimous decision found that France had violated her right to respect for private and family life under European human rights law - ending a legal dispute which has dragged on for almost a decade.

Many Democratic Party supporters attempted to pressure Biden to relent in his support of Israel as the war dragged on.

Ceasefire talks via middlemen from Qatar, Egypt and the US had been dragging on for several months, at times without hope.