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Merz's Russia Warning, Alberta Vote a Win for Carney, More

Oct 20, 2026 · 7m

Summary

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warns that Europe underestimates Russia's destabilizing influence and is funding Ukraine's defense without US support. The segment covers escalating tensions between President Zelensky and Trump over intelligence sharing, alongside France's implementation of curfews to quell recent unrest. Financial news includes a disastrous IPO debut for a South Korean data center firm, a resilient UK jobs market, and market reactions to global economic uncertainty.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: PayPal Pay Later Interview: German Chancellor Merz on Russia and Ukraine Zelensky accuses US of failing to warn of attacks France: Protests subside, curfews and security measures Markets: South Korean data center firm plunges on IPO UK Jobs: Unemployment falls, Bank of England outlook UK Budget: No capital gains tax hike, bank tax talks Canada: Alberta voters reject separation from Canada China warns of turbulent landscape at APEC summit Market Wrap: Global stocks, yields, and oil prices Sponsor: PayPal Checkout and Bloomberg Tech London
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