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Here’s Why French Unrest Is A Warning For Europe Oct 23, 2026

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More than half a million people joined protests in France over the cost of living, with some demonstrations descending into rioting and looting. President Macron has promised a hard line, but his government is squeezed between the markets and the barricades ahead of a presidential election. Italy, Belgium and Portugal have also seen protests as weak growth and living standards fuel anger across Europe. Our Opinion Columnist Lionel Laurent joins Caroline Hepker to discuss.

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Here’s Why Markets Are Wary of a Democratic Midterm Win Oct 16, 2026

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The outcome of the US midterm elections will have major policy implications across the board. But a Democratic sweep of Congress could also slow the data-center build-out and dampen the AI rally that has driven stock markets to repeated record highs in recent months. Markets Live strategist Tatiana Darie joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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Here's Why Expensive Diesel is Wreaking Economic Havoc Oct 09, 2026

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Diesel prices have jumped much more than crude oil since the start of the Iran war, hitting all-time highs in the US and in Europe. A key fuel for industries, diesel powers agricultural harvests and ground transport for goods globally. Our oil strategist Julian Lee joins Stephen Carroll to explain how high prices at the pump are a major political and economic issue.

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Here's Why China's Export Juggernaut Is Flattening Rivals Oct 02, 2026

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China is building a major manufacturing advantage in higher-value industries, from electric cars and batteries to robotics and renewable energy. This year Chinese exports are on course to be about 80% higher than in 2019, putting manufacturers across the world under growing strain. Governments are responding with tariffs and trade barriers, but pushing back against China isn’t straightforward. Our senior economy and government reporter James Mayger joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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Here's Why 24-Hour Trading Could Be A Bad Idea Sep 25, 2026

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Stock markets in the US, Europe and Asia are moving toward nearly round-the-clock trading, responding to growing overseas demand and competition from always-on crypto and prediction markets. But longer trading hours don’t necessarily mean better markets. Thin overnight liquidity could bring wider spreads, sharper price swings and new operational risks. Bloomberg TV Markets Managing Editor Dan Curtis joins Stephen Carroll to discuss the race toward 24-hour trading, and why more time to trade could come at a cost.

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Here's Why And How AI Could Kill Us All Sep 18, 2026

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As artificial intelligence has evolved from the stuff of sci-fi movies to an app ordinary people have installed on their phones, tech leaders and some AI insiders have talked about the potential for it to escape human control and wreak havoc on society. In recent weeks, those fears have become impossible to ignore. Our Bloomberg Tech Europe Anchor Tom Mackenzie joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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Here's Why Russia's Elections Matter For Putin Sep 11, 2026

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Russians will go to the polls on 18-20 September to elect members of the State Duma, the lower chamber of parliament. It's a tightly managed institution under President Putin, and his party's control of it is unlikely to be threatened. The vote will function, however, as a litmus test for a war-fatigued authoritarian system. Tony Halpin, who leads Bloomberg's team covering Russia, joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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Here's Why the Dollar Debasement Trade is Worth Watching Sep 04, 2026

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Mounting anxiety over the US deficit has spurred demand for alternatives to the dollar, such as gold and Bitcoin. A movement away from dollar assets has been driven by fear the greenback will lose its purchasing power, but will those concerns last? Our Markets Live Managing Editor Kristine Aquino joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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Here’s Why It’s Getting Harder to Land Your First Job Aug 28, 2026

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The first rung of the career ladder is getting harder to reach. Entry-level openings are shrinking, competition is fierce, and AI is taking over junior tasks. At the same time, remote work and AI-powered applications are changing how companies hire and train workers. If entry-level jobs no longer provide an entry point, how are young people supposed to get the experience employers now expect? Our UK economy reporter Irina Anghel joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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Here’s Why Russia Is Escalating Its Shadow War Aug 21, 2026

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European capitals are on alert for hybrid warfare attacks from Russia. One European intelligence official recently told Bloomberg that such moves could include infrastructure sabotage or false-flag attacks. What sort of threat does this pose to NATO countries, and how is Europe responding? Our Europe Executive Editor Chad Thomas joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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