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.
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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
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