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French Protests, Musk Pledges SpaceX Shares For US Kids, More

Oct 19, 2026 · 7m

Summary

Bloomberg News Now covers France’s post-protest unrest, with President Macron demanding accountability amid widening bond spreads. The episode features an exclusive interview with Ukraine’s Zelensky, who accuses the US of pressuring Kyiv to surrender, alongside reports of a proposed Putin-Trump-Xi summit. Financial segments analyze the euro’s decline, rising ECB rate expectations, and Howard Marks’ warnings on AI bubble risks. Additional stories include Elon Musk’s plan to gift SpaceX shares to American children and UK initiatives to boost youth employment.

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Sponsor: PayPal Pay Later France: Macron addresses post-protest violence Zelensky accuses US of pressuring Ukraine to surrender Putin proposes three-way summit with Trump and Xi Euro weakens on geopolitical and economic pressures Markets: NASDAQ recovery and AI bubble warnings Elon Musk pledges SpaceX shares to US children UK government tackles youth unemployment with apprenticeships Market wrap: European stocks and bond yields Sponsor: PayPal Checkout and data disclaimer Promo: Bloomberg Tech London event
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