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European governments say Russia is stepping up a campaign of sabotage, cyberattacks and drone incursions against countries that support Ukraine. As the incidents become more brazen, how far can Moscow push without provoking a stronger NATO response? Bloomberg’s Caroline Hepker speaks to Nordic Managing Editor Kati Pohjanpalo to discuss.
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Republicans and Democrats moved the boundaries of Congressional districts in an effort to bolster support ahead of the US midterms. But the blue wave of Democrat gains saw the partisan manipulation of maps largely fail to deliver. Our Opinion columnist Mary Ellen Klas joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.
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The 60/40 investment strategy relies on balancing risks: when equities drop, bonds tend to gain. The approach has long been a staple for investors, but persistent inflation is damaging its appeal. Our Macro Strategist Simon White joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.
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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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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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